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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 January 2013
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-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 18 months after the MV800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung MV800

 EX-ZR400 MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 MV800 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung MV800

 EX-ZR400 MV800 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the MV800.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
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 life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $499