Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung MV800

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 18 months after the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the MV800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and MV800.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.