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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was launched 8 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the MV800 scores against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX10

 MV800 WX10 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung MV800

 WX10 MV800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX10

 MV800 WX10 
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has exterior 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) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the MV800 compared to the WX10.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and WX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer MV800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony WX10
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX10
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $200