Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30, 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 TX30 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe MV800 was announced 23 months before the TX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the MV800 scores vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TX30
MV800 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung MV800
TX30 | MV800 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX30
MV800 | TX30 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 enjoys 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the MV800 compared to the TX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and TX30.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-09-01 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Micro SD | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $499 | $230 |