Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 16 months before the WB800F making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the MV800 grades against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the MV800 against the WB800F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WB800F is 97 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.