Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

The EX-ZR800 was brought out 9 months earlier than the NX3000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung NX3000
EX-ZR800 | NX3000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-ZR800
NX3000 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX3000
EX-ZR800 | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got 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 NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and NX3000.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-08-07 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | 370 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $429 | $897 |