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Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio TRYX versus Samsung MV800, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TRYX was unveiled 7 months earlier than the MV800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TRYX scores against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung MV800

 TRYX MV800 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio TRYX

 MV800 TRYX 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung MV800

 TRYX MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX has physical dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio TRYX versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TRYX against the MV800.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and MV800 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and MV800.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TRYX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Samsung MV800
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
56
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (121g)
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
28
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
62
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung MV800
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung MV800
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung MV800
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $689 $499