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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45

Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched September 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 6 months prior to the TX66 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the MV800 scores against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
 MV800 TX66 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 TX66 MV800 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX66

		

		

			
 MV800 TX66 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar age
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung MV800 versus Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the MV800 and the TX66.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and TX66.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX66 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
42
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
74
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (250 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
71
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 boasts focus by touch
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
 better than average battery (250 CIPA)
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
43
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
51
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3.3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 better than average battery (250 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
36
 rather wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony TX66
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-01 2012-02-28
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Micro SD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $350