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Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
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 G16 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon G16 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G16 was brought out 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G16 matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung MV800

 G16 MV800 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2011More recent by 28 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon G16

 MV800 G16 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung MV800

 G16 MV800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon G16 and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the MV800.

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and MV800 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and MV800.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung MV800 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G16 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
64
great battery life (360 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (121g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 356g (0.78 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
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 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $499