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Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung MV800 versus Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The MV800 was unveiled 10 years before the a1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the MV800 scores versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony a1

 MV800 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung MV800

 a1 MV800 
ReleasedJanuary 2021September 2011Fresher by 114 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony a1

 MV800 a1 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the MV800 against the a1.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and a1 is 97 and 61 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and a1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MV800 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will show more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Sony a1
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
manual focus
high flash sync (1/400 seconds)
great MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography info
Sony a1 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (530 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Sony a1 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery power (530 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great MP (50MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony a1
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (530 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
Sony a1 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony a1
 Samsung MV800Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-01 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Micro SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $499 $6,498