Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung MV800 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the MV800 matches up vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung MV800 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the MV800 versus the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and RX100 V is 97 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and RX100 V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.