Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was released 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the MV800 grades against the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the MV800 compared to the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and DP1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and DP1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung MV800 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger MV800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.