Samsung MV800 vs Sony W560
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung MV800 vs Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe MV800 was released 8 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the MV800 grades against the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W560
| MV800 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung MV800
| W560 | MV800 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W560
| MV800 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 and the W560.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and W560.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer MV800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-09-01 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Micro SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $139 |