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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Released September 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the MV800 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX200 IS matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung MV800

 SX200 IS MV800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX200 IS

 MV800 SX200 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011May 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung MV800

 SX200 IS MV800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS features outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing 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 SX200 IS and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the MV800.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and MV800.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L BP70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $499