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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A9 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the MV800 grades against the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony A9 II

 MV800 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung MV800

 A9 II MV800 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2011More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony A9 II

 MV800 A9 II 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 provides outer 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 A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the MV800 against the A9 II.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A9 II is 97 and 62 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and A9 II.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 II will give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 II Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
Sony A9 II Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery life (690 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
Sony A9 II Landscape photography features
43
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (690 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony A9 II
 Samsung MV800Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-01 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 grams (0.27 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $499 $4,498