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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX1100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX1100

 EX-Z2000 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX1100 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX1100

 EX-Z2000 NX1100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the NX1100.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
62
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
46
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
34
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX1100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung NX1100
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-04-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $600