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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R 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 A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was released 3 years before the A7R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the MV800 grades versus the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony A7R

 MV800 A7R 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung MV800

 A7R MV800 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2011Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7R

 MV800 A7R 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the MV800 against the A7R.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A7R is 97 and 78 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and A7R.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will produce more detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
84
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average (465 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (465g)
environment proof
excellent resolution (36MP)
bad battery power (340 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent resolution (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than average (465 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony A7R
 Samsung MV800Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-09-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $1,898