Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70
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39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Samsung MV800 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe MV800 was announced 8 months after the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the MV800 scores vs the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony H70
MV800 | H70 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung MV800
H70 | MV800 |
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Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony H70
MV800 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has got exterior 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) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Samsung MV800 and Sony H70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the MV800 versus the H70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and H70 is 97 and 93 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and H70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger MV800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-01 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $499 | $199 |