Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX300

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z16 scores against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and NX300 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and NX300.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.