Samsung MV800 vs Sony W380

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 21 months after the W380 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the MV800 matches up vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 and Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the MV800 compared to the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and W380.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern MV800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.