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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Announced September 2011
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was manufactured 3 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the MV800 grades versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung NX300

 MV800 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung MV800

 NX300 MV800 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2011More recent by 27 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX300

 MV800 NX300 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 features outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 vs the NX300.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NX300 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and NX300.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Samsung NX300
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
has focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung MV800Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung NX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-01 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $750