Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was released 8 months later than the NX300M so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the NX300M.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and NX300M.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.