Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look closer at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VA, 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 VA (20MP) is very close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was released 7 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the MV800 scores vs the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and RX100 VA is 97 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and RX100 VA.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged MV800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.