Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was manufactured 19 months later than the DP1x which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the MV800 grades vs the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the MV800 and the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and DP1x is 97 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and DP1x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will provide greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger MV800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.