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Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Launched September 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon A900 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 4 years after the MV800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A900 scores vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung MV800

 A900 MV800 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2011Newer by 55 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon A900

 MV800 A900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung MV800

 A900 MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 against the MV800.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and MV800 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and MV800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 289g (0.64 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $499