Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2009
(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
- Announced September 2011

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was released 21 months prior to the MV800 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC150 scores against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung MV800
EX-FC150 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-FC150
MV800 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung MV800
EX-FC150 | MV800 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and MV800.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung MV800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 ID | NP-40 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $350 | $499 |