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Canon N vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon N vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon N vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was unveiled 17 months after the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the N scores vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung MV800

 N MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon N

 MV800 N 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung MV800

 N MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N enjoys outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the N and the MV800.

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and MV800.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher N should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon N vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 195 grams (0.43 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $499