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Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 7 months before the MV800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2200 matches up versus the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung MV800

 A2200 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A2200

 MV800 A2200 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung MV800

 A2200 MV800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 versus the MV800.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and MV800.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Samsung MV800
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
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, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 280 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $139 $499