Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was brought out 3 years before the MV800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L20 matches up vs the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L20 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 compared to the MV800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and MV800.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.