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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was released 21 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the MV800 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TF1

 MV800 TF1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung MV800

 TF1 MV800 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2011More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TF1

 MV800 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the MV800 vs the TF1.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TF1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proof
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony TF1
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-09-01 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $266