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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was announced 17 months later than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3500 IS grades vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung MV800

 A3500 IS MV800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon A3500 IS

 MV800 A3500 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung MV800

 A3500 IS MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS and the MV800.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and MV800.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger A3500 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 shots -
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
Cost at release $115 $499