Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung MV800

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 3 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and MV800.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.