Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony NEX-5T
MV800 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung MV800
NEX-5T | MV800 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony NEX-5T
MV800 | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung MV800 versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |