Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 9 months earlier than the NX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 against the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and NX5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will give more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.