Samsung MV800 vs Sony A230

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The MV800 was manufactured 2 years after the A230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the MV800 scores versus the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the MV800 versus the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A230 is 97 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and A230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung MV800 will give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger MV800 provides a benefit in sensor technology.