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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony QX30

 MV800 QX30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung MV800

 QX30 MV800 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX30

 MV800 QX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the QX30.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and QX30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and QX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony QX30
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
Sony QX30 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony QX30
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2011-09-01 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $348