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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 3 years before the MV800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S5 scores versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-S5 MV800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-S5

 MV800 EX-S5 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung MV800

 EX-S5 MV800 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 and the MV800.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and MV800 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and MV800.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Samsung MV800
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung MV800
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact 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 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" 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-80 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $499