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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 2 years after the MV800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-100 scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-100 MV800 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-100

 MV800 EX-100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung MV800

 EX-100 MV800 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 versus the MV800.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and MV800 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and MV800.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung MV800 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
53
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
43
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-06 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 390 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $499