Canon N Facebook ready vs Samsung MV800

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was launched 2 years after the MV800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the N Facebook ready scores vs the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready features physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N Facebook ready against the MV800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and MV800.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher N Facebook ready should have a benefit in sensor tech.