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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was brought out around the same time to the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the MV800 matches up versus the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TX10

 MV800 TX10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung MV800

 TX10 MV800 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX10

 MV800 TX10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the MV800 against the TX10.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and TX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and TX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sony TX10
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony TX10
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony TX10
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony TX10
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-09-01 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
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 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model BP70 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $309