Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was released 8 years before the fp which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the MV800 matches up vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the MV800 compared to the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and fp is 97 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and fp.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.