Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung MV800 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 2 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the MV800 grades vs the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features outer 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 SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 and the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and SL30 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and SL30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger MV800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.