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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Released September 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades against the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung MV800

 SD1300 IS MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 MV800 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung MV800

 SD1300 IS MV800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS offers external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the MV800.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and MV800.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung MV800
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $499