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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung MV800

 XG-1 MV800 
IntroducedJuly 2014September 2011More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax XG-1

 MV800 XG-1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung MV800

 XG-1 MV800 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung MV800
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (567g)
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax XG-1Samsung MV800
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