Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung MV800

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS features external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS and the MV800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and MV800 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and MV800.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX170 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.