Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(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
- Introduced September 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 13 months later than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung MV800
EX-ZR1000 | MV800 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
MV800 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung MV800
EX-ZR1000 | MV800 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the MV800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and MV800.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $572 | $499 |