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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony H70

 MV800 H70 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung MV800

 H70 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony H70

 MV800 H70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and H70 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sony H70
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony H70
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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