Samsung MV800 16.1 Megapixel Multiview

Resolution: 16.1 MP
LCD Size: 3.0"
Shutter: 8 to 1/2000 sec
Price: $125 - $200/£100 - £190

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As far as point-and-shoot cameras go, no one expects professional grade photography at such a low price. Nonetheless, the MV800 marks a first in the point-and-shoot sector with what may be its best feature -- an adjustable LCD screen. The capacitive touch screen rotates from 0° to 180° on a hinge, making it possible for you to see exactly what your camera is pointed at from virtually any vertical angle. This means you no longer have to hold the camera directly in front of your face to take great shots.

Furthermore, the capacitive touch screen is as sensitive as the best mobile phones on the market. That's important for any touchscreen camera in a day and age when users are very accustomed to smooth scrolling and easy navigation. Though the MV800 isn't a powerhouse in terms of its specifications, the LCD screen makes it a worthy option for purchasers of point-and-shoot cameras.

Putting put the camera through its paces we were especially impressed with the intelligent panorama shot feature. Using this feature we able to get three different options with every shot we took. The camera intelligently picks a strong object on either side of picture range and takes three separate pictures with every snap of the shutter. We could choose which of the three we liked best or keep all of them.

Advantages: good resolution at 16.2 megapixels; 7 picture size choices; Schneider lens; 9 shooting modes and 13 scene modes; good selection of style and artistic filters; HD movie capture; storyboard feature; intelligent panorama shots.

Disadvantages: limited picture and movie formats; resolution issues in low light; inadequate performance by built-in flash; some edge noise in larger picture formats.

Price and Availability: the MV800 is now available worldwide. U.S. price: $125-$200; UK price: £100-£190.

Release Date: Sept. 1, 2011

Ratings:

Megapixel Count 4/5
Lens 4/5
Shutter Lag & Sensor Size 5/5
Flash 3.5/5
Memory Card 5/5

Overall Rating: 4.3/5

Basic Specifications:

Resolution: 16.1 mp
Kit Lens: Schneider-KREUZNACH
View Finder: N/A
LCD Size: 3.0"
ISO: 3200 max.
Shutter: 8 to 1/2000 sec
Max Aperture: F3.3 - F5.9
Dimensions: 92 x 56.2 x 10.3mm (3.6 x 2.21 x 0.4 in.)
Weight: 121g (4.3 oz.) without battery and memory card
MSRP: USD $217.00
Availability: worldwide

Detailed Specifications:

General Information: main features include rotating capacitive touchscreen, intelligent Panoramic feature, and HD movie capability
Image Sensor: image sensor has 16.2 megapixel resolution; 1/2.3" CCD
Image Capture: seven different res modes ranging from 1M (1024x768) to 16M (4608 x 3456)
Video Capture: MPEG-4 at 30fps / 15fps; 3 resolution options
Optics: Schneider-KREUZNACH; optical 5x; 35mm Equiv: 26 ~130mm (4.7 ~ 2.3mm); F3.3(W)-F5.9(T)
Auto Focus: auto focus includes face detection, smart face recognition, auto tracking, one touch shooting
Display: 3" articulated LCD screen with 180 degrees of rotation; touch-sensitive WQVGA
Exposure and Flash: internal (0.2m~3.2m effective range); recycle time (approx. 4 sec)
Image Storage: external Micro SD (2GB max) / SDHC (32GB Max)
Connectivity: HDMI out; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Power: BP70 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery; 700mAh; USB Charging (charger and battery included)
Software: built in style features; storyboard creation; intelligent panoramic pictures; magic frame and picture-in-picture

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