Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2013
Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe MV800 was released 24 months earlier than the QX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the MV800 grades against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony QX10
MV800 | QX10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung MV800
QX10 | MV800 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX10
MV800 | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 and the QX10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and QX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and QX10.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Launched | 2011-09-01 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 105g (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Micro SD | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $250 |