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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 5 years before the NX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-Z2000 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX30 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k461kCrisper screen (+575k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX30

 EX-Z2000 NX30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got 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) whilst the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the NX30.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX30 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (152g)
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography information
Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
62
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
28
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (152g)
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung NX30
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2014-01-03
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BP1410
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $699