Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800
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Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched September 2011

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was announced 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S200 grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung MV800
S200 | MV800 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon S200
MV800 | S200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung MV800
S200 | MV800 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and MV800.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung MV800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $293 | $499 |