Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and NX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.