Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung NX5

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 16 months before the NX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outer 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the NX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.