Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z400 was manufactured 6 years before the NX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung NX30
EX-Z400 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-Z400
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX30
EX-Z400 | NX30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the NX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and NX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX30 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 375g (0.83 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $699 |