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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 19 months prior to the NX1000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 grades against the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung NX1000

 EX-Z16 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-Z16

 NX1000 EX-Z16 
LaunchedApril 2012September 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX1000

 EX-Z16 NX1000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the NX1000.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and NX1000 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and NX1000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Samsung NX1000 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung NX1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung NX1000
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-04-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $388