Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 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
- Announced September 2011
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX150
MV800 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung MV800
WX150 | MV800 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX150
MV800 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |