Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe MV800 was introduced 4 months before the W620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the MV800 matches up against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W620
MV800 | W620 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung MV800
W620 | MV800 |
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Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W620
MV800 | W620 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 vs the W620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and W620.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-01 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | Motion JPEG |
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 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $102 |