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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 6 months prior to the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the MV800 grades vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 MV800 WX150 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 WX150 MV800 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 MV800 WX150 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 features outer dimensions 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the MV800 compared to the WX150.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WX150.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
74
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
71
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 offers touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
43
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
46
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
34
 pretty wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX150
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $300