Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung MV800
EX-S5 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-S5
MV800 | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung MV800
EX-S5 | MV800 | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |