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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony HX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was manufactured 6 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the MV800 scores vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX350

 MV800 HX350 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung MV800

 HX350 MV800 
LaunchedDecember 2016September 2011More recent by 64 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX350

 MV800 HX350 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 has physical 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 vs the HX350.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and HX350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and HX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX350 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony HX350
73
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
Sony HX350 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (121g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony HX350
34
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (652g)
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX350
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-01 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 -