Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years earlier than the NX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 against the NX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and NX30.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.