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Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Samsung MV800
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung MV800

 S200 MV800 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon S200

 MV800 S200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung MV800

 S200 MV800 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
64
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (121g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
33
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon S200 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung MV800
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