Samsung MV800 vs Sony A550

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was launched 22 months later than the A550 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the MV800 scores versus the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the MV800 and the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A550 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and A550.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MV800 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent MV800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.