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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung NX3000

 EX-Z2000 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NX3000 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2010More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX3000

 EX-Z2000 NX3000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the NX3000.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX3000 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
62
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
28
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung NX3000
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-05-26
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 aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 B740
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $897