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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was manufactured 19 months later than the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the MV800 grades versus the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma SD15

 MV800 SD15 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung MV800

 SD15 MV800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma SD15

 MV800 SD15 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the MV800 and the SD15.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and SD15 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and SD15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung MV800 will produce extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent MV800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Sigma SD15
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
43
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung MV800Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung MV800 Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-09-01 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
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 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $1,500