Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX210

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z90 was announced 3 years prior to the NX200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z90 scores against the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung NX200
EX-Z90 | NX200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-Z90
NX200 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX200
EX-Z90 | NX200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the NX200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and NX200.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung NX200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 223 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $150 | $818 |