Samsung MV800 vs Sony HX5

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was unveiled 15 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the MV800 scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has outer 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the MV800 versus the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and HX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and HX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung MV800 will give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer MV800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.