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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Announced September 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 3 years before the MV800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-S12 MV800 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-S12

 MV800 EX-S12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung MV800

 EX-S12 MV800 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the MV800.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and MV800.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 1280x720 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 111 grams (0.24 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-60 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $499