Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(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-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung MV800, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was revealed 18 months before the MV800 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z35 grades against the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung MV800
EX-Z35 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z35
MV800 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung MV800
EX-Z35 | MV800 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and MV800.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $99 | $499 |