Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung MV800
EX-Z29 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z29
MV800 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung MV800
EX-Z29 | MV800 | |||
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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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |