Samsung MV800 vs Sony QX100

Lets look much closer at the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the MV800 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was manufactured 24 months prior to the QX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the MV800 scores vs the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung MV800 and Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the MV800 vs the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and QX100 is 97 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and QX100.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.