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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 21 months after the ST80 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the MV800 grades against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung ST80

 MV800 ST80 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung MV800

 ST80 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST80

 MV800 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the MV800 vs the ST80.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and ST80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and ST80.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent MV800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung MV800Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung MV800 Samsung ST80
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP70 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $249