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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the MV800 scores vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX99

 MV800 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung MV800

 HX99 MV800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2011More modern by 85 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX99

 MV800 HX99 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features external measurements 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 compared to the HX99.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and HX99 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and HX99.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MV800 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts
image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than others (242 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Sony HX99 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (242 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Sony HX99 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
MP count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony HX99
34
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
76
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony HX99
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-01 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 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 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
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 - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $469