Samsung MV800 vs Sony W230

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung MV800 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the MV800 grades versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 against the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W230 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and W230.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern MV800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.