Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800
99 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim TRYX & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung MV800
TRYX | MV800 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Casio TRYX
MV800 | TRYX | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung MV800
TRYX | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |