Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 4 years before the MV800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-20 scores against the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 and the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and MV800 is 58 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and MV800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung MV800 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.