Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2s 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 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma DP2s
| MV800 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung MV800
| DP2s | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2s
| MV800 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Samsung MV800 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sigma DP2s |
| 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Micro SD | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $940 |
