Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung MV800
EX-H30 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-H30
MV800 | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung MV800
EX-H30 | MV800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |