Nikon L21 vs Samsung MV800

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L21 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was manufactured 19 months before the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L21 grades against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L21 compared to the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and MV800.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.