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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very close but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was released within a month of the NX100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z800 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z800

 NX100 EX-Z800 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z800 NX100 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 features outside dimensions 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 NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the NX100.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and NX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX100 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Samsung NX100
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good battery (420 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
31
has image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung NX100
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-03 2010-09-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Price at launch $150 $386