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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung MV800, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was brought out 6 years before the MV800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-10 grades versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung MV800

 GX-10 MV800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung GX-10

 MV800 GX-10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011September 2006Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung MV800

 GX-10 MV800 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 versus the MV800.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and MV800 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and MV800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung MV800
 Samsung GX-10Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-10 Samsung MV800
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-21 2011-09-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $850 $499