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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 13 months prior to the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z450 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 NX100 EX-Z450 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z450 NX100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the NX100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and NX100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (420 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
good battery power (420 per charge)
decent MP (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
31
image stabilization
supports face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung NX100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-18 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $386