Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 4 months before the NX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical dimensions 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and NX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.