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Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was launched 21 months later than the S2100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the MV800 grades against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony S2100

 MV800 S2100 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung MV800

 S2100 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony S2100

 MV800 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 against the S2100.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and S2100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher MV800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony S2100
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID BP70 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $0