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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and MV800 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 3 years prior to the MV800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-Z29 MV800 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z29

 MV800 EX-Z29 
IntroducedSeptember 2011March 2009Newer by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung MV800

 EX-Z29 MV800 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the MV800.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and MV800.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung MV800 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung MV800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SDHC / SD Memory Card Micro SD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $79 $499