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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was announced 2 years after the W220 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the MV800 matches up versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W220

 MV800 W220 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung MV800

 W220 MV800 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W220

 MV800 W220 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the MV800 compared to the W220.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and W220 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and W220.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent MV800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony W220
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony W220
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony W220
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W220
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Micro SD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $160