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Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L26 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 6 months after the MV800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the L26 matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung MV800

 L26 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon L26

 MV800 L26 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung MV800

 L26 MV800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 provides external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L26 compared to the MV800.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Samsung MV800
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 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 All around 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 life 200 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $70 $499