Nikon L22 vs Samsung MV800

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon L22 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 19 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the L22 scores vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon L22 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L22 compared to the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.