Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and NX1100 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and NX1100.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.