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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 21 months later than the W350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the MV800 scores versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W350

 MV800 W350 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung MV800

 W350 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W350

 MV800 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the MV800 against the W350.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and W350.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger MV800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony W350
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony W350
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony W350
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W350
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Micro SD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $200