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Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 6 months later than the MV800 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 grades vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung MV800

 A1300 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A1300

 MV800 A1300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung MV800

 A1300 MV800 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 against the MV800.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and MV800.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Samsung MV800
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
33
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
64
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
28
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $499