Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 5 years before the NX mini which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and NX mini.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail having an extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor tech.