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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the WX80 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the MV800 matches up against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX80

 MV800 WX80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung MV800

 WX80 MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX80

 MV800 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 versus the WX80.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WX80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sony WX80
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX80
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
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 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 121g (0.27 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $276