Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-5T

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung MV800 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was brought out 24 months prior to the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the MV800 matches up versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the MV800 and the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and NEX-5T is 97 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The MV800 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.