Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung MV800 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The MV800 was released 7 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the MV800 scores versus the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 has exterior dimensions 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 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and RX100 VI is 97 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MV800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.