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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
Samsung NX100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z400 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 NX100 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z400 NX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
good battery pack (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
31
has image stabilization
offers face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung NX100
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