Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 5 years before the NX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 grades against the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and NX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.