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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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 Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was released 18 months after the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung MV800

 Galaxy Camera MV800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2011More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 MV800 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung MV800

 Galaxy Camera MV800 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the MV800.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and MV800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung MV800
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung MV800
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung MV800
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
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 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Micro SD
Card slots One One
Cost at release $450 $499