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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS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
Samsung MV800
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung MV800

 SX30 IS MV800 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX30 IS

 MV800 SX30 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung MV800

 SX30 IS MV800 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung MV800
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung MV800
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