Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was introduced 7 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the MV800 matches up versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the MV800 against the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and SD10 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and SD10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will show more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent MV800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.