Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7R IV

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.