Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX200

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung NX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z400 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the NX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung NX100
EX-Z400 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z400
NX100 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX100
EX-Z400 | NX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 and the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and NX100.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will give greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 282 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $386 |