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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ10W scores vs the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung MV800

 HZ10W MV800 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung HZ10W

 MV800 HZ10W 
RevealedSeptember 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung MV800

 HZ10W MV800 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W against the MV800.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and MV800.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung MV800
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung MV800
Also called as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (60, 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $499