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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was introduced 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the MV800 grades versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX1

 MV800 WX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung MV800

 WX1 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX1

 MV800 WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 compared to the WX1.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and WX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MV800 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung MV800 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer MV800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony WX1
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others (121g)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX1
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-01 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 121g (0.27 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Micro SD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $149