Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was released 4 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and NX1100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.