Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Older Model is Samsung NX10
- Later Model is Samsung NX20

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z90 was released 16 months earlier than the NX11 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung NX11
EX-Z90 | NX11 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Casio EX-Z90
NX11 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX11
EX-Z90 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features 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 NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 against the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and NX11.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX11 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $150 | $626 |