Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung MV800
| A1300 | MV800 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A1300
| MV800 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung MV800
| A1300 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 | September 2011 | Similar 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).
See the Canon A1300 and Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung 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 |