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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was brought out 8 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the MV800 scores versus the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony A7R IV

 MV800 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung MV800

 A7R IV MV800 
LaunchedJuly 2019September 2011More recent by 95 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7R IV

 MV800 A7R IV 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the MV800 against the A7R IV.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A7R IV is 97 and 62 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and A7R IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The MV800 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R IV will offer you more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
88
manual focus
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (670 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery life (670 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count high (61MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung MV800Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-09-01 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 665 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Micro SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Retail pricing $499 $3,498