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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was announced 5 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the MV800 scores against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 MV800 WX70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 WX70 MV800 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 MV800 WX70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the MV800 and the WX70.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and WX70.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
74
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (114 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
71
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competitors (114 grams)
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
43
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
34
 pretty wide (26mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
36
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (114g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX70
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $242