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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Samsung NX200
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung NX200

 EX-Z90 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 NX200 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX200

 EX-Z90 NX200 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (223g)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
34
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung NX200
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