Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX7

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The MV800 was launched 21 months later than the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the MV800 matches up vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers exterior dimensions 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the MV800 compared to the TX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and TX7.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung MV800 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger MV800 should have an advantage in sensor tech.