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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 3 years earlier than the MV800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-FC100 MV800 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-FC100

 MV800 EX-FC100 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung MV800

 EX-FC100 MV800 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the MV800.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and MV800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $499