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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was introduced 8 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the MV800 grades vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TX100V

 MV800 TX100V 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung MV800

 TX100V MV800 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX100V

 MV800 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has physical 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) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the MV800 vs the TX100V.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TX100V is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and TX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher MV800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sony TX100V Vlogging information
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $380