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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the MV800 grades versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung NX30

 MV800 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung MV800

 NX30 MV800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX30

 MV800 NX30 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 has got external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the MV800 against the NX30.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and NX30 is 97 and 75 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (121g)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
has focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX30
 Samsung MV800Samsung NX30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung MV800 Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-01 2014-01-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Micro SD SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $699