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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 7 months prior to the MV800 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3300 IS grades versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung MV800

 A3300 IS MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A3300 IS

 MV800 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung MV800

 A3300 IS MV800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS vs the MV800.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and MV800.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Samsung MV800
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest 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 screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 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 Overall 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 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $499