Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-6

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung MV800 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was launched 19 months prior to the NEX-6 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the MV800 matches up against the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung MV800 and Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the MV800 and the NEX-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and NEX-6 is 97 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The MV800 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.