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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced 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 A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 6 months after the MV800 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3400 IS scores vs the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung MV800

 A3400 IS MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A3400 IS

 MV800 A3400 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung MV800

 A3400 IS MV800 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS vs the MV800.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and MV800.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (126g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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 (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
Microphone 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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $499