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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Samsung NX300M
(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 January 2013
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was brought out 16 months earlier than the NX300M making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the MV800 scores versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung NX300M

 MV800 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung MV800

 NX300M MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX300M

 MV800 NX300M 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 offers physical dimensions 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the MV800 against the NX300M.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and NX300M is 97 and 86 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and NX300M.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (121g)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung MV800Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung MV800 Samsung NX300M
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-09-01 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
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 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 life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - 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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $699