Samsung MV800 vs Sony T900

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung MV800 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was released 2 years after the T900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the MV800 grades against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 and the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and T900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and T900.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern MV800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.