Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z800 grades against the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has 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) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and NX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.