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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced September 2011
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was launched 7 months earlier than the NX1000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the MV800 matches up against the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung NX1000

 MV800 NX1000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung MV800

 NX1000 MV800 
LaunchedApril 2012September 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX1000

 MV800 NX1000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 compared to the NX1000.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and NX1000 is 97 and 90 respectively.

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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and NX1000.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung MV800Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung NX1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-01 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $388