Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung MV800

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and MV800 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 21 months after the MV800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and MV800 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and MV800.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung MV800 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.