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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The MV800 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the MV800 scores versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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