Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 4 years before the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the MV800 scores against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.