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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(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
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 3 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z800 scores against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-Z800 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-Z800

 NX5 EX-Z800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX5

 EX-Z800 NX5 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the NX5.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
29
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
24
has face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung NX5
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-03 2010-06-01
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $499