Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced April 2010
Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe MV800 was manufactured 17 months after the A850 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the MV800 grades versus the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony A850
MV800 | A850 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | April 2010 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung MV800
A850 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony A850
MV800 | A850 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers 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 A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Samsung MV800 and Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 vs the A850.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A850 is 97 and 54 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and A850.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will show greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger MV800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung MV800 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-09-01 | 2010-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $499 | $0 |