Canon G15 vs Samsung MV800
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Canon G15 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced September 2011
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Let's take a closer look at the Canon G15 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G15 was manufactured 13 months after the MV800 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G15 matches up versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung MV800
| G15 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon G15
| MV800 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung MV800
| G15 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G15 and the MV800.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and MV800 is 86 and 97 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and MV800.
All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung MV800 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung MV800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $499 | $499 |