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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the MV800 scores vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung WB50F

 MV800 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung MV800

 WB50F MV800 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung WB50F

 MV800 WB50F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the MV800 compared to the WB50F.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WB50F is 97 and 92 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung MV800Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung MV800 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $180