Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung MV800 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor size.

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The MV800 was released 22 months before the RX100 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the MV800 matches up versus the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung MV800 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the MV800 compared to the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and RX100 II is 97 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and RX100 II.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MV800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.