Clicky

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony RX100 VII

 MV800 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung MV800

 RX100 VII MV800 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2011Fresher by 96 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony RX100 VII

 MV800 RX100 VII 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (302g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (121g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
not so great battery (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
43
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
81
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (302g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung MV800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung MV800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2019-07-25
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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 302g (0.67 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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $1,298