Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1s

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was unveiled 24 months after the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the MV800 scores versus the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the MV800 and the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and DP1s is 97 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and DP1s.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung MV800 will offer more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher MV800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.