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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched September 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 13 months later than the MV800 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung MV800

 Galaxy Camera 4G MV800 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 MV800 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung MV800

 Galaxy Camera 4G MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the MV800.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and MV800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung MV800
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 - BP70
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $499