Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 8 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.