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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was released 21 months later than the W370 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the MV800 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W370

 MV800 W370 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung MV800

 W370 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W370

 MV800 W370 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with outside dimensions 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 versus the W370.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and W370 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and W370.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer MV800 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony W370
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition (121g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W370
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-01 2010-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $230