Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The MV800 was introduced 4 years before the RX10 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the MV800 scores vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 compared to the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and RX10 II is 97 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.