Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.