Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung MV800

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 6 months later than the MV800 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A4000 IS grades versus the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

Look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and MV800.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.