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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX300

 EX-Z2000 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX300 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX300

 EX-Z2000 NX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outside 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 NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the NX300.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and NX300.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (152g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (152g)
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung NX300
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-11-24
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $750