Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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 modesThe 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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper 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 dimensions | 3" | 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.
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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung 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 |