Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The MV800 was manufactured very close to the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the MV800 matches up against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the MV800 compared to the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and NEX-C3 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The MV800 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.