Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung MV800
SX1 IS | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX1 IS
MV800 | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung MV800
SX1 IS | MV800 |
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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).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |