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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 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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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was revealed 16 months after the MV800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX2F matches up vs the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung MV800

 EX2F MV800 
AnnouncedDecember 2012September 2011More modern by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung EX2F

 MV800 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung MV800

 EX2F MV800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F vs the MV800.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and MV800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX2F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
71
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung MV800
 Samsung EX2FSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-12-18 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $499