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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was introduced 6 months earlier than the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the MV800 grades versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 MV800 HX30V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 HX30V MV800 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 MV800 HX30V 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2012Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the HX30V.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and HX30V is 97 and 90 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and HX30V.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX30V Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
45
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (18MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
74
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
71
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 has touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
Sony HX30V Landscape photography features
43
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
50
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
34
 pretty wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX30V
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-01 2012-02-28
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
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 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 life - 320 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $420