Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was introduced 4 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the MV800 grades versus the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 has got physical 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the MV800 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and RX100 IV is 97 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MV800 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.