Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST90

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was launched 8 months after the ST90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the MV800 grades versus the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 against the ST90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and ST90.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher MV800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.