Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2014
- Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(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

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was announced 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung MV800
SX520 HS | MV800 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX520 HS
MV800 | SX520 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung MV800
SX520 HS | MV800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and MV800 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and MV800.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 441g (0.97 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $219 | $499 |