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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Updated by Sony A7 IV
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was released 7 years prior to the A7 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the MV800 scores vs the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony A7 III

 MV800 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung MV800

 A7 III MV800 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2011Fresher by 79 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7 III

 MV800 A7 III 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers outside dimensions 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 Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the MV800 and the A7 III.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A7 III is 97 and 63 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and A7 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 III will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
84
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (610 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery (610 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (610 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung MV800Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-09-01 2018-02-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $499 $1,998