Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
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- 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
- Launched September 2011
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The following is a extended overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe XZ-2 iHS was released 16 months after the MV800 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung MV800
| XZ-2 iHS | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| MV800 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung MV800
| XZ-2 iHS | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the MV800.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and MV800 is 85 and 97 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and MV800.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung MV800 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung MV800 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2011-09-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | - |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 346 grams (0.76 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-90B | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $450 | $499 |