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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma DP1x

 MV800 DP1x 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung MV800

 DP1x MV800 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1x

 MV800 DP1x 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung MV800Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung MV800 Sigma DP1x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/4.0
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $574