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Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax X70 and Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X70 scores vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung MV800

 X70 MV800 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax X70

 MV800 X70 
RevealedSeptember 2011March 2009More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung MV800

 X70 MV800 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 and the MV800.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and MV800 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax X70Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-02 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $499