Samsung MV800 vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was released at a similar time to the A77 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the MV800 scores versus the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the MV800 compared to the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and A77 is 97 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and A77.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MV800 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A77 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.