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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 4 years before the NX300M and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung NX300M

 EX-Z90 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-Z90

 NX300M EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX300M

 EX-Z90 NX300M 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the NX300M.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and NX300M.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung NX300M
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung NX300M
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $699