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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Released September 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 24 months prior to the MV800 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-Z90 MV800 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-Z90

 MV800 EX-Z90 
ReleasedSeptember 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung MV800

 EX-Z90 MV800 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

See the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the MV800.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Samsung MV800
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" 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-60 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $499