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Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung MV800 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was brought out 24 months prior to the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the MV800 matches up versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony NEX-5T

 MV800 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung MV800

 NEX-5T MV800 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony NEX-5T

 MV800 NEX-5T 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the MV800 and the NEX-5T.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NEX-5T is 97 and 89 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The MV800 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
77
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung MV800Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-09-01 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $400