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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 2 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the MV800 scores against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX30

 MV800 WX30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung MV800

 WX30 MV800 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX30

 MV800 WX30 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the MV800 against the WX30.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (117g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX30
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $259