Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony HX99
MV800 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung MV800
HX99 | MV800 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 85 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX99
MV800 | HX99 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |