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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released September 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and MV800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm X30 MV800 
ReleasedAugust 2014September 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Fujifilm X30

 MV800 Fujifilm X30 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm X30 MV800 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the MV800.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and MV800 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and MV800.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung MV800 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423g)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
62
good battery life (470 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (121g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
34
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (423g)
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung MV800
 Fujifilm X30Samsung MV800
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X30 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $499