Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was revealed 9 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the MV800 matches up versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 has exterior 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the MV800 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and RX100 VII is 97 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MV800 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older MV800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.