Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was brought out 3 years before the NX2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the MV800 scores versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 against the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NX2000 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and NX2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MV800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.