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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

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).

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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
34
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
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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