Samsung MV800 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was manufactured 3 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the MV800 grades versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 features outside 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) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 vs the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NX300 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and NX300.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.