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Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung MV800

 L20 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon L20

 MV800 L20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung MV800

 L20 MV800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $120 $499