Samsung MV800

CONDITION 8.2/10

SLIGHT SCRATCHES AROUND THE EDGES OF THE BODY. IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE SCREEN SLIGHT DISCOLORATION VISIBLE ONLY WHEN THE SCREEN IS OFF.

Samsung MV800 arrived in 2011 as a fashion-forward point-and-shoot with one unmistakable party trick — its flip-up screen. Reviewers at the time praised it as one of the more creative compact releases of the year, blending sleek design with a touch of playfulness. Today, it’s also one of the most sought-after digicams, loved for its looks and clever design.

THE PICS

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THE LOOKS

In black, the MV800 looks clean and elegant, with a smooth front face, minimal buttons, and a striking flip-up display that instantly sets it apart. It’s slim, pocketable, and carries a modern edge that still holds up today. The piano-black finish has that early-2010s “premium” vibe, and the perfectly flush lens cover gives it a clean, futuristic front.

THE SPECS

The camera features a 16.1-megapixel CCD sensor paired with a 5× optical zoom lens and a wide 26 mm equivalent focal length. The 3-inch touchscreen makes navigation surprisingly smooth for its era, and that tilting display makes framing shots — including selfies — a breeze.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

• Flip-up screen: One of the MV800’s defining design moves.

• Sleek piano-black finish: Clean, minimal, and stylish.

• Slim body: Lightweight and pocket-friendly, with an elegant shape.

THE VERDICT

The MV800 is a camera that’s just as much about personality as it is about pictures. That tilting screen wasn’t just a gimmick — it defined the shooting experience and made this little Samsung feel ahead of its time. It’s stylish, compact, and effortlessly cool, which explains why it’s such a collector’s favorite today.