Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 2 months later than the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the Galaxy NX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.