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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(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
Sony QX1
(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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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung MV800

 QX1 MV800 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2011More 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).

Compare the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and QX1 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (121g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery (440 shots)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 shots)
small screen (")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony QX1
34
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony QX1
 Samsung MV800Sony 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