Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was released 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z800 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.