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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out at a similar time to the MV800 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-ZR100 MV800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 MV800 EX-ZR100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung MV800

 EX-ZR100 MV800 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the MV800.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $499