Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was released 5 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and NX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.