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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 MV800 W610 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 W610 MV800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 MV800 W610 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2012Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and W610 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 decent MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
74
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 lighter than others in class (113g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
26
 decent MP (14MP)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
71
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than others in class (113g)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
43
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
34
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lighter than others in class (113g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W610
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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