Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was brought out 7 months earlier than the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the MV800 matches up against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NX20 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and NX20.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.