Samsung MV800 vs Sony A500

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was launched 2 years after the A500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the MV800 scores versus the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 features external measurements 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 A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 and Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the MV800 vs the A500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A500 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and A500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung MV800 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern MV800 will have an advantage in sensor technology.