Samsung MV800 vs Sony S980

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung MV800 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 2 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the MV800 scores versus the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the MV800 against the S980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and S980 is 97 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and S980.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger MV800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.