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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was introduced 21 months after the W310 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the MV800 matches up versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W310

 MV800 W310 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010More modern by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung MV800

 W310 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W310

 MV800 W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the W310.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and W310.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger MV800 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony W310
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W310
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $150