Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX1000

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 4 years before the NX1000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and NX1000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.