Samsung MV800 vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the MV800 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was announced 13 months later than the A560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the MV800 scores vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the MV800 and the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A560 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and A560.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The MV800 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung MV800 will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer MV800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.