Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX200

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the NX200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the MV800 grades against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX200. The full galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 comes with 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) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 vs the NX200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and NX200 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and NX200.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.