Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Revealed September 2011
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A1100 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung MV800
A1100 IS | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A1100 IS
MV800 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung MV800
A1100 IS | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS and the MV800.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and MV800.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $160 | $499 |