Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX100

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The EX-ZR800 was introduced 2 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical measurements 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.