Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z800 was brought out 4 months later than the NX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung NX10
EX-Z800 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-Z800
NX10 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX10
EX-Z800 | NX10 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | April 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 features 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) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the NX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and NX10.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will render extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | DRIM Engine |
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 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $626 |