Clicky

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung MV800, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The EX-Z400 was introduced 3 years earlier than the MV800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-Z400 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z400

 MV800 EX-Z400 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung MV800

 EX-Z400 MV800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the MV800.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and MV800.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung MV800
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-40 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Micro SD
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $499