Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 5 years earlier than the NX300M and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external dimensions 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300M will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.