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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR800 NX5 
RevealedAugust 2013June 2010Newer by 39 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 NX5 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR800 NX5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outer 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the NX5.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and NX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will produce more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
74
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
good battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
24
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $429 $499