Samsung MV800 vs Sony H200

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 16 months prior to the H200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the MV800 matches up versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the MV800 and the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and H200 is 97 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and H200.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.