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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A1000 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 7 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1000 grades vs the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung MV800

 A1000 MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2011Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon A1000

 MV800 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung MV800

 A1000 MV800 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Nikon A1000 versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 compared to the MV800.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and MV800 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer A1000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
72
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
72
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-18 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, 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 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $477 $499