Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 13 months before the NX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z90 grades against the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 and the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and NX100.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will offer more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.