Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was announced 24 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung MV800
EX-Z450 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z450
MV800 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung MV800
EX-Z450 | MV800 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the MV800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and MV800.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $229 | $499 |