Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 5 months later than the MV800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and MV800.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.