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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR800 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR800 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR800 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
74
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $400