• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung MV800 advantages over Canon 330 HS

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon 330 HS advantages over Samsung MV800

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 288k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T110

Samsung MV800
Sony DSC-T110
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
Canon 330 HS
Sony DSC-T110
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • More pixels

Compared to Sony TX200V

Samsung MV800
Sony TX200V
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Canon 330 HS
Sony TX200V
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony TX20

Samsung MV800
Sony TX20
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Canon 330 HS
Sony TX20
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Canon N

Samsung MV800
Canon N
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
Canon 330 HS
Canon N
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Nikon S6500

Samsung MV800
Nikon S6500
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon 330 HS
Nikon S6500
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
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