Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung MV800

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 13 months later than the MV800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 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).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and MV800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G will have an edge in sensor innovation.