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Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the MV800 grades vs the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony S930

 MV800 S930 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung MV800

 S930 MV800 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony S930

 MV800 S930 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the MV800 compared to the S930.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and S930 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and S930.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent MV800 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony S930
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony S930
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $219