Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX2000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and NX2000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.