Nikon L100 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 3 years before the MV800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L100 grades against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 features external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L100 and the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and MV800 is 79 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and MV800.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.