Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 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
- Announced September 2011

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was revealed 9 months after the MV800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung MV800
EX-ZR300 | MV800 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-ZR300
MV800 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung MV800
EX-ZR300 | MV800 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and MV800.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 121 gr (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 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 life | 500 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $329 | $499 |