Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 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)
- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony W650
MV800 | W650 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung MV800
W650 | MV800 |
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Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony W650
MV800 | W650 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |