Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX10

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the NX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the NX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and NX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will give you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.