Samsung MV800 vs Sony A7c

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was released 10 years before the A7c and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the MV800 matches up against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 features 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) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 versus the A7c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and A7c is 97 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and A7c.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.