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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TX30

 MV800 TX30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung MV800

 TX30 MV800 
IntroducedJuly 2013September 2011More recent by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX30

 MV800 TX30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony TX30
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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