Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD9

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was released 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the MV800 grades versus the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features external dimensions 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 SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the MV800 and the SD9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and SD9 is 97 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and SD9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer MV800 provides a benefit in sensor technology.