Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung NX500

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 18 months before the NX500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features exterior 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 NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and NX500.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will produce greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.