Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX100

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.

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.

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.

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.