Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX mini

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX mini (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 6 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 features outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and NX mini.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.