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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was manufactured 4 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the MV800 scores against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W650

 MV800 W650 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung MV800

 W650 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W650

 MV800 W650 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 provides external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 against the W650.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and W650.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony W650
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $140