Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Released September 2011

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was revealed 20 months before the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung MV800
EX-Z2000 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z2000
MV800 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung MV800
EX-Z2000 | MV800 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the MV800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and MV800.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-110 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $499 |