Samsung MV800 vs Sony A55

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the MV800 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was introduced 13 months later than the A55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the MV800 scores vs the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung MV800 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the MV800 vs the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A55 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and A55.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The MV800 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher MV800 should have an edge in sensor technology.