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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 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
  • Released September 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-G1 MV800 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-G1

 MV800 EX-G1 
ReleasedSeptember 2011November 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung MV800

 EX-G1 MV800 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 and the MV800.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and MV800.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
53
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
23
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
54
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung MV800
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-18 2011-09-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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-800 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $61 $499