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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung NX210

 EX-Z400 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z400

 NX210 EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX210

 EX-Z400 NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external measurements 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 NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the NX210.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung NX210
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung NX210
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-08-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $625