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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX210

 EX-Z2000 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX210 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX210

 EX-Z2000 NX210 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outer 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) while the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the NX210.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and NX210.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Samsung NX210
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (152g)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (152g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (152g)
34
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung NX210
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-08-14
Body design 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $625