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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung MV800 and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was brought out 13 months after the A33 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the MV800 scores against the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony A33

 MV800 A33 
LaunchedSeptember 2011August 2010More modern by 13 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung MV800

 A33 MV800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony A33

 MV800 A33 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the MV800 and the A33.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and A33.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung MV800 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer MV800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography information
Sony A33 Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
Sony A33 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
Sony A33 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (340 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony A33
 Samsung MV800Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony SLT-A33
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-09-01 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Micro SD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $230