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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was announced 5 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the MV800 grades against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma SD14

 MV800 SD14 
IntroducedSeptember 2011September 2006More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung MV800

 SD14 MV800 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma SD14

 MV800 SD14 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 offers exterior 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 SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the MV800 versus the SD14.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and SD14 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and SD14.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MV800 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung MV800 will show extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher MV800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography features
Sigma SD14 Street photography features
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
9
no video
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung MV800Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung MV800 Sigma SD14
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-09-01 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Micro SD Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $198