Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800
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![Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS/Canon-SX160-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
(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 SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX160 IS was released 22 months after the MV800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung MV800
SX160 IS | MV800 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX160 IS
MV800 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung MV800
SX160 IS | MV800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS and the MV800.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Samsung-MV800-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and MV800 is 86 and 97 respectively.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Samsung-MV800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and MV800.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Samsung-MV800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Samsung-MV800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 291 grams (0.64 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 life | 380 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $199 | $499 |