Samsung MV800 vs Sony A380

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The MV800 was manufactured 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the MV800 grades against the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features exterior measurements 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 A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung MV800 and Sony A380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the MV800 against the A380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A380 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and A380.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher MV800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.