Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was announced 3 years before the NX mini which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the MV800 scores vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 provides exterior 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) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 vs the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NX mini is 97 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and NX mini.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will offer you greater detail with its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.