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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z800 was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z800 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z800

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-Z800 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z800 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2014-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $400