Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX mini

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 5 years prior to the NX mini and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outside 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 NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and NX mini.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail utilizing its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.