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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
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
  • Announced September 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-ZR300 MV800 
AnnouncedMay 2012September 2011More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 MV800 EX-ZR300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung MV800

 EX-ZR300 MV800 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung MV800
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