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Samsung MV900 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:132 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Samsung MV900 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

6.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of cameras
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.1

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 61% of cameras
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 62 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 96% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Samsung MV900

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.1

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.7
User score
User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 62 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
Samsung MV900 has a popularity score of 5.7, which is higher than 61.4% of cameras.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

6.3
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.3 MP
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.3 MP, which is higher than that of 51.6% of cameras and equal to that of 2.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
15
N. of focus points
15
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 15 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 57.5% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 2.8% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 18 Mbps which is lower than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
132 g
Weight
132 g
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 132 g which is lighter than 92.8% of cameras.
Width
98.5 mm
Width
98.5 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 98.5 mm which is narrower than 86.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
60 mm
Height
60 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 60 mm which is shorter than 78.2% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Thickness
17.2 mm
Thickness
17.2 mm
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 17.2 mm which is thinner than 98.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
880 mAh
Battery capacity
880 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 880 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 80.5% of cameras and equal to those in 0.1% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Samsung MV900 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
    Back-illuminated CMOS sensor.
  • 0.3 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    3.3 in
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.3 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    3.3 in vs 3 in
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • 263 g lighter
    Weight
    132 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (132 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    132 g vs 395 g
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SMART CAMERA app
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 0.3 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    3.3 in
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.3 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    3.3 in vs 3 in
  • 263 g lighter
    Weight
    132 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (132 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    132 g vs 395 g
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 28.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    17.2 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (17.2 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    17.2 mm vs 46 mm
  • 21.4 mm narrower
    Width
    98.5 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (98.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    98.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 13.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    60 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    60 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
    Back-illuminated CMOS sensor.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SMART CAMERA app
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.03 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.03 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 240 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    880 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (880 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    880 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 20.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung MV900
    the average camera
    Samsung MV900 has a lower user score than the average camera (6.62 vs 8.000).
    6.62 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    August 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 8 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    15
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (15 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    15 vs 23
  • 22 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    8 s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (8 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    8 s vs 30 s
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 12 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    18 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 10 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    20 min
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (20 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    20 min vs 30 min
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 240 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    880 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (880 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    880 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    reported as 1.3a
    1.3 vs 1.4

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What we like about Samsung MV900

  • 3.3-inch flip-up AMOLED touchscreen is ideal for self-portraits and vlogging
  • Built-in Wi-Fi allows for direct sharing to social media and wireless photo transfers
  • Brighter f/2.5 lens and BSI CMOS sensor improve performance in low-light environments
  • Ultra-compact, pocketable design with a simple, user-friendly interface
  • Unique gesture controls allow users to operate the zoom and self-timer with hand movements
  • Integrated creative filters and beauty modes for instant photo editing

What we don't like about Samsung MV900

  • Touch-only interface lacks physical manual controls, which may frustrate some users
  • Lens aperture becomes significantly dimmer at the maximum telephoto zoom (f/6.3)
  • Image quality becomes noticeably grainy and loses clarity when using the zoom
  • Small body lacks a proper grip, making it difficult to hold securely with one hand
  • Touchscreen is prone to fingerprint smudges and may feel fragile to some
  • Occasional reports of hardware unreliability and difficulty finding replacement batteries

Verdict

The Samsung MV900F is an ultra-compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 16.3-megapixel 1/2.33-inch BSI CMOS sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens with a 25-125mm equivalent focal range. Its standout characteristic is a 3.3-inch AMOLED flip-out touchscreen that rotates 180 degrees for easy self-portraits, complemented by a secondary shutter button on the rear and gesture-based controls for zooming and triggering shots remotely. Main pros include its bright f/2.5 maximum aperture for improved low-light performance, Full HD 1080p video recording at 30fps, and integrated Wi-Fi for direct social media sharing. However, the camera lacks manual focus controls, the lens becomes significantly dimmer at the telephoto end (f/6.3), and the internal microphone records in mono rather than stereo.

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