Samsung MV800 vs Sony A33

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.