Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 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
- Launched September 2011

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX730 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 SX730 HS (20.3MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was launched 5 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung MV800
SX730 HS | MV800 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 69 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon SX730 HS
MV800 | SX730 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung MV800
SX730 HS | MV800 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS against the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and MV800 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and MV800.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-04-06 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 20.3MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $399 | $499 |