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.

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).

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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.

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

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.