Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX1

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 6 years earlier than the NX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.