Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 III

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was introduced 3 years prior to the RX100 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the MV800 scores against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 compared to the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and RX100 III is 97 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.