Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX1

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony HX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was revealed 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the MV800 scores vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung MV800 versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the MV800 versus the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and HX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and HX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent MV800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.