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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was announced 4 years before the NX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-Z800 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-Z800

 NX30 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX30

 EX-Z800 NX30 
Manual focus More precise focus

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the NX30.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and NX30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung NX30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung NX30
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-03 2014-01-03
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMeIV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 BP1410
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $699