Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 5 years before the NX300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z400 scores against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and NX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor technology.