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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 13 months before the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung MV800

 SD4000 IS MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 MV800 SD4000 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011August 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung MV800

 SD4000 IS MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the MV800.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and MV800.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung MV800
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-6L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $499