Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX50

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 5 months prior to the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the MV800 scores vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has outside 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) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the MV800 vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.