Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
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.

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung NX100
EX-Z90 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z90
NX100 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX100
EX-Z90 | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung NX100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 282g (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $386 |