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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Released September 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 7 months before the MV800 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-H30 MV800 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-H30

 MV800 EX-H30 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung MV800

 EX-H30 MV800 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the MV800.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and MV800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Micro SD
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $499