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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was launched 10 months earlier than the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the MV800 grades against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX20V

 MV800 HX20V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung MV800

 HX20V MV800 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2011More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX20V

 MV800 HX20V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 features 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 compared to the HX20V.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and HX20V is 97 and 90 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
43
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
34
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX20V
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-01 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $397