Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 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
- Revealed September 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe MV800 was manufactured 14 months later than the TX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the MV800 matches up versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony TX9
MV800 | TX9 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung MV800
TX9 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony TX9
MV800 | TX9 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and TX9.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer MV800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-09-01 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $799 |