Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Released September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
(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
- Announced September 2011

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX30 IS was brought out 11 months before the MV800 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung MV800
SX30 IS | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX30 IS
MV800 | SX30 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung MV800
SX30 IS | MV800 |
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and MV800 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and MV800.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung MV800 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-7L | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $400 | $499 |