Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000 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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z800 was revealed 20 months earlier than the NX1000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung NX1000
EX-Z800 | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-Z800
NX1000 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | August 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX1000
EX-Z800 | NX1000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys exterior 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the NX1000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and NX1000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung NX1000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2012-04-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $150 | $388 |