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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was released 4 years before the HX90V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the MV800 matches up against the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX90V

 MV800 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung MV800

 HX90V MV800 
RevealedApril 2015September 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX90V

 MV800 HX90V 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has physical 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the MV800 against the HX90V.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and HX90V is 97 and 91 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony HX90V
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
71
lighter than others (121g)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX90V
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-01 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
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 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 - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $440