Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung NX5
EX-ZR800 | NX5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 39 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR800
NX5 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX5
EX-ZR800 | NX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |