Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was revealed 3 years before the A7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the MV800 scores versus the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 features outside 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) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 versus the A7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A7 is 97 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and A7.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MV800 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.