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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony H20

 MV800 H20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011May 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sony H20
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (121g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (250g)
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony H20
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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