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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was launched 11 months before the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung MV800

 EX-H20G MV800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-H20G

 MV800 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung MV800

 EX-H20G MV800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G and the MV800.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and MV800.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-90 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $499