Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
(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
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XG-1 was launched 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung MV800
XG-1 | MV800 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | September 2011 | More recent by 35 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax XG-1
MV800 | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung MV800
XG-1 | MV800 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the MV800.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and MV800 is 66 and 97 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and MV800.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent XG-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LB-060 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Micro SD |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $599 | $499 |