Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.