Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe MV800 was introduced 3 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the MV800 matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX350
| MV800 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung MV800
| WX350 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX350
| MV800 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 and the WX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and WX350 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and WX350.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-09-01 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.30 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 470 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Micro SD | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $499 | $270 |