Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NX30 is 99 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and NX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.