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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Launched September 2011
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was revealed 8 months after the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the MV800 matches up against the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung ST30

 MV800 ST30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung MV800

 ST30 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST30

 MV800 ST30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the MV800 vs the ST30.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and ST30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer MV800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Samsung ST30 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
43
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung MV800Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung ST30
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-01 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $55