Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z16 was introduced 23 months earlier than the NX210 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung NX210
EX-Z16 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z16
NX210 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+614k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX210
EX-Z16 | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 features exterior dimensions 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NX210 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and NX210.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung NX210 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2012-08-14 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $100 | $625 |