Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX100

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 8 months earlier than the NX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and NX100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will result in more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.