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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was announced 15 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the MV800 matches up vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony H55

 MV800 H55 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011June 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung MV800

 H55 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony H55

 MV800 H55 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 against the H55.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and H55 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and H55.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger MV800 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony H55
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (121g)
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony H55
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP70 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $235