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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(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
  • Launched September 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 4 years before the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the MV800 matches up vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX500

 MV800 WX500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung MV800

 WX500 MV800 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2011Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX500

 MV800 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung MV800 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the MV800 and the WX500.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WX500 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and WX500.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sony WX500
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony WX500
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sony WX500
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX500
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-01 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $348