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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced September 2011
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was brought out 7 months earlier than the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the MV800 matches up against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung NX20

 MV800 NX20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung MV800

 NX20 MV800 
AnnouncedApril 2012September 2011More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX20

 MV800 NX20 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the NX20.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NX20 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and NX20.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
78
display is selfie friendly
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX20
 Samsung MV800Samsung NX20
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung MV800 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-01 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $1,100