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Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L810 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 6 months later than the MV800 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L810 scores vs the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung MV800

 L810 MV800 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon L810

 MV800 L810 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung MV800

 L810 MV800 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 versus the MV800.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and MV800 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
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 430 grams (0.95 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $499