Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX300

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 3 months prior to the NX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and NX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.