Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma DP1x
MV800 | DP1x | |||
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Released | September 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung MV800
DP1x | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1x
MV800 | DP1x | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |