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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 20 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3000 IS scores against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung MV800

 A3000 IS MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A3000 IS

 MV800 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung MV800

 A3000 IS MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A3000 IS against the MV800.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and MV800.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 model NB-8L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $499