Samsung MV800 vs Sony W810

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung MV800 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was announced 3 years before the W810 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the MV800 grades versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the MV800 compared to the W810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and W810.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.