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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(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
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 MV800 W620 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 W620 MV800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W620

		

		

			
 MV800 W620 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar 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).
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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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
74
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than average (121g)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 lighter than competitors (116 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
32
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than average (121g)
 includes touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than competitors (116 grams)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
43
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony W620
34
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic port
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (116 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W620
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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