Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.