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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
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
Photography Glossary

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
34
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