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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Launched September 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 24 months prior to the MV800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-Z280 MV800 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z280

 MV800 EX-Z280 
LaunchedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung MV800

 EX-Z280 MV800 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 and the MV800.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and MV800.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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-80 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $499