Samsung MV800 vs Sony A3000

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was manufactured 24 months prior to the A3000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the MV800 grades vs the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 comes with 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) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the MV800 and the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A3000 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and A3000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A3000 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.