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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung GX-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 2 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z800 scores against the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-Z800 GX-20 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2008Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-Z800

 GX-20 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-Z800 GX-20 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the GX-20.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
weather sealing
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
42
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung GX-20
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-08-03 2008-01-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $850