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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX80

Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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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).
Compare the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
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 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