Samsung MV800 vs Sony A900

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The MV800 was unveiled 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the MV800 grades versus the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 and the A900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and A900 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and A900.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MV800 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A900 will resolve greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern MV800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.