Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX10
MV800 | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung MV800
WX10 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX10
MV800 | WX10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |