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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was introduced 8 months later than the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the MV800 scores vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony WX9

 MV800 WX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung MV800

 WX9 MV800 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony WX9

 MV800 WX9 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the MV800 versus the WX9.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WX9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher MV800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony WX9
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model BP70 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $188