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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced 5 months later than the MV800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV300F scores versus the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung MV800

 DV300F MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung DV300F

 MV800 DV300F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung MV800

 DV300F MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV300F and the MV800.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and MV800.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung MV800
 Samsung DV300FSamsung MV800
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP88 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $499