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Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax S1 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 6 months before the MV800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S1 grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung MV800

          

          

            
 S1 MV800 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax S1

          

          

            
 MV800 S1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung MV800

          

          

            
 S1 MV800 
IntroducedMarch 2011September 2011Same generation
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Pentax S1 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 against the MV800.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and MV800.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

            Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax S1 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
74
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax S1
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
64
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (121g)
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
42
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
34
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (121g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-02 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 157g (0.35 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $174 $499