Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the MV800 scores versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony QX1
| MV800 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung MV800
| QX1 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX1
| MV800 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 and the QX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and QX1 is 97 and 90 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and QX1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX1 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Samsung MV800 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2011-09-01 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | - |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lbs) | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 440 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Micro SD | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $500 |