Pentax W60 vs Samsung MV800
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax W60 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W60 was introduced 3 years earlier than the MV800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W60 matches up against the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung MV800
| W60 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax W60
| MV800 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung MV800
| W60 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax W60 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Pentax W60 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the W60 against the MV800.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and MV800.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung MV800 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI78 | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $499 |
