Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung MV800

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung MV800, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and MV800 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 5 years after the MV800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II and the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and MV800 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and MV800.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.