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Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony RX100 VI

 MV800 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung MV800

 RX100 VI MV800 
ReleasedJune 2018September 2011Fresher by 82 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony RX100 VI

 MV800 RX100 VI 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung MV800
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
71
lighter than competition (121g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than average (301g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery (240 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-01 2018-06-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Micro SD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $1,198