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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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 SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 years before the MV800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS scores against the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung MV800

 SX1 IS MV800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX1 IS

 MV800 SX1 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011March 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung MV800

 SX1 IS MV800 

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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 based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS and the MV800.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and MV800 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and MV800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung MV800
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615g)
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
57
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $499