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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Samsung NX210
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung NX210

 EX-Z550 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z550

 NX210 EX-Z550 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX210

 EX-Z550 NX210 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung NX210
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