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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(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
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-Z2000 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-Z2000

 Galaxy NX EX-Z2000 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-Z2000 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (495 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
46
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung Galaxy NX
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