Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 6 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores against the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and NX3000.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.