Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look closer at the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was revealed 7 months later than the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the MV800 scores versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x 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).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the MV800 versus the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and DP2x is 97 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MV800 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung MV800 will give more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent MV800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.