Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 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
- Revealed September 2011

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was manufactured 2 years after the MV800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS scores against the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung MV800
SX600 HS | MV800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX600 HS
MV800 | SX600 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung MV800
SX600 HS | MV800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the MV800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and MV800.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $499 |