Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20
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83 Imaging
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73 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX20
EX-Z2000 | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-Z2000
NX20 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX20
EX-Z2000 | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and NX20.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $1,100 |