Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
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Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z16 was released 19 months prior to the NX20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung NX20
| EX-Z16 | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-Z16
| NX20 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+614k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX20
| EX-Z16 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 and the NX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NX20 is 99 and 83 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and NX20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung NX20 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | - | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 0k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | - | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $100 | $1,100 |