Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was brought out 19 months after the DP2s which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the MV800 grades against the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 features outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the MV800 against the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and DP2s is 97 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and DP2s.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung MV800 will result in greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer MV800 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.