Samsung MV800 vs Sony A300

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung MV800 and Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was brought out 3 years after the A300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the MV800 grades vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the MV800 vs the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and A300 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and A300.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer MV800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.