Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z550 was announced 3 years earlier than the NX210 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung NX210
EX-Z550 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z550
NX210 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX210
EX-Z550 | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and NX210.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung NX210 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $149 | $625 |