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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(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
Sony QX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony QX10

 MV800 QX10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung MV800

 QX10 MV800 
LaunchedSeptember 2013September 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX10

 MV800 QX10 
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).

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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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and QX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony QX10
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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