Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung MV800 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The MV800 was introduced 10 years before the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the MV800 matches up against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 has external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the MV800 and the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and fp L is 97 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and fp L.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MV800 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.