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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was manufactured 8 months later than the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the MV800 grades vs the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W570

 MV800 W570 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung MV800

 W570 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W570

 MV800 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outside 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) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 versus the W570.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and W570.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer MV800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sony W570
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W570
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $159