Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
95 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z2000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
EX-Z2000 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-Z2000
Galaxy NX | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung Galaxy NX
EX-Z2000 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 features physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and Galaxy NX.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $1,300 |