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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Released September 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 21 months after the ST100 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the MV800 matches up versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung ST100

 MV800 ST100 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung MV800

 ST100 MV800 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST100

 MV800 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 provides 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 ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the MV800 against the ST100.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and ST100 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and ST100.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher MV800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung MV800Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung ST100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-01 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $250