Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR800 was revealed 13 months before the NX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung NX1
EX-ZR800 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
NX1 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+114k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1
EX-ZR800 | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside 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 NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the NX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and NX1.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-08-07 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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), | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 500 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $429 | $1,500 |