Sony NEX-5R vs Samsung MV800

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-5R and the Samsung MV800, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony NEX-5R was introduced in August 2012 and Samsung MV800 was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-5R over Samsung MV800.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung MV800 over Sony NEX-5R.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony NEX-5R and Samsung MV800 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 920k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Sony NEX-5R.

Sony NEX-5R features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Samsung MV800 features a 16.15 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Sony NEX-5R is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung MV800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Samsung MV800 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony NEX-5R has a Mini Type C HDMI and Samsung MV800 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony NEX-5R comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Samsung MV800 comes with BP70 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony NEX-5R has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Samsung MV800 has a single Micro SD card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-5R, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung MV800. Sony NEX-5R can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Samsung MV800 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m. Sony NEX-5R has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Proprietary. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony NEX-5R.

Sony NEX-5R body has dimensions of 111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54") and Samsung MV800 body has dimensions of 92 x 56 x 10 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.39"). Sony NEX-5R weighs 276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz) and Samsung MV800 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz).

Sony NEX-5R

Samsung MV800

111 mm

59 mm

92 mm

56 mm

59 mm

56 mm

39 mm

10 mm