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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 4 years before the NX2000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX2000

 EX-Z2000 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX2000 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k461kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX2000

 EX-Z2000 NX2000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the NX2000.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (152g)
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (152 grams)
35
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX2000
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung NX2000
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-11-30
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 228g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $599