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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 24 months earlier than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-Z33 MV800 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z33

 MV800 EX-Z33 
RevealedSeptember 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung MV800

 EX-Z33 MV800 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the MV800.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and MV800 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $120 $499