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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1100, one is 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 NX1100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 months after the NX1100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung NX1100

 EX-ZR800 NX1100 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 NX1100 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1100

 EX-ZR800 NX1100 
AnnouncedAugust 2013April 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the NX1100.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
34
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX1100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung NX1100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung NX1100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 470 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $600