Leica C vs Samsung MV800

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica C vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was revealed 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the C grades versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica C provides external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Leica C vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the C vs the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and MV800.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung MV800 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher C is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.