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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(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
Samsung NX20
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-Z2000 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX20 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX20

 EX-Z2000 NX20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (152 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (152 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (341 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lighter than average (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX20
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