Samsung MV800 vs Sony W220

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.