Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 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
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The MV800 was announced 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the MV800 grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony H20
MV800 | H20 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung MV800
H20 | MV800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony H20
MV800 | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the MV800 versus the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and H20.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent MV800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-01 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | BP70 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $499 | $249 |