Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX220

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the MV800 scores vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the MV800 and the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and WX220.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.