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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung MV800

 A1100 IS MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A1100 IS

 MV800 A1100 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung MV800

 A1100 IS MV800 
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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung MV800
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