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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was brought out 2 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the MV800 matches up versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony H50

 MV800 H50 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung MV800

 H50 MV800 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony H50

 MV800 H50 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the MV800 and the H50.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and H50 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and H50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to deliver more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern MV800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony H50
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony H50
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony H50
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-01 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type Micro SD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $80