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Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L120 versus Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 6 months prior to the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L120 grades vs the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung MV800

 L120 MV800 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon L120

 MV800 L120 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung MV800

 L120 MV800 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L120 versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 and the MV800.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and MV800 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and MV800.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Samsung MV800
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 431g (0.95 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 330 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $499