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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung MV800

 SD3500 IS MV800 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 MV800 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung MV800

 SD3500 IS MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS and the MV800.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and MV800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung MV800
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model NB-6L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $499