Samsung MV800 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung MV800 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the MV800 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was manufactured 9 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the MV800 scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 offers external 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) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Samsung MV800 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the MV800 versus the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and ZV-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.