Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 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
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung MV800 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe MV800 was released 4 months before the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the MV800 grades versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W610
MV800 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung MV800
W610 | MV800 |
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Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W610
MV800 | W610 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 enjoys external dimensions 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Samsung MV800 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the MV800 versus the W610.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and W610 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and W610.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-01 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $200 |