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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 20 months earlier than the HX50V making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the MV800 matches up versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 MV800 HX50V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 HX50V MV800 
LaunchedApril 2013September 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 MV800 HX50V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 and the HX50V.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and HX50V is 97 and 89 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and HX50V.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
50
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
74
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (272g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery life (400 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
71
 lighter than average (121g)
 features touch focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 good battery life (400 shots)
 lighter than average in class (272g)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
43
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
53
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 good battery life (400 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
34
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than average (121g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (272g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-01 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $439