Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1000

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 16 months after the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and NX1000.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.