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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sigma fp L

 MV800 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung MV800

 fp L MV800 
LaunchedMarch 2021September 2011More modern by 116 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sigma fp L

 MV800 fp L 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
89
focusing manually
fantastic MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
environment proof
supports touch to focus
fantastic MP (61MP)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
fantastic MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung MV800 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung MV800Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung MV800 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-01 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Total lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $2,499