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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched September 2011
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the MV800 scores against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX80

 MV800 HX80 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung MV800

 HX80 MV800 
LaunchedMarch 2016September 2011Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX80

 MV800 HX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 features outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 vs the HX80.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and HX80 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and HX80.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
Sony HX80 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery life (390 shots)
lighter than others (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
43
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX80
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-01 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $368