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Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 12 months after the MV800 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L610 matches up versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung MV800

 L610 MV800 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon L610

 MV800 L610 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung MV800

 L610 MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L610 vs the MV800.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and MV800.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent L610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
45
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (120 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-09 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $499