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Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A2300 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 6 months later than the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2300 matches up versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung MV800

 A2300 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A2300

 MV800 A2300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung MV800

 A2300 MV800 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 versus the MV800.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and MV800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
32
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 125g (0.28 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $139 $499