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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was announced 24 months after the DP2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the MV800 grades versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma DP2

 MV800 DP2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011September 2009More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung MV800

 DP2 MV800 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2

 MV800 DP2 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 versus the DP2.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and DP2 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and DP2.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MV800 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung MV800 will result in extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer MV800 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung MV800Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung MV800 Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $649