Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R
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39 Features
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58 Overall
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Later Model is Sony RX1R II
Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe MV800 was announced 22 months prior to the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the MV800 grades vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Sony RX1R
MV800 | RX1R | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung MV800
RX1R | MV800 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 22 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Sony RX1R
MV800 | RX1R | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has got outside 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) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 compared to the RX1R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and RX1R is 97 and 79 respectively.
Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and RX1R.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The MV800 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older MV800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung MV800 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung MV800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-01 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 482g (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $499 | $2,798 |