Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 4 years before the NX2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NX2000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and NX2000.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.