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Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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 P310 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P310 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 10 months later than the MV800 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the P310 matches up vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung MV800

 P310 MV800 
RevealedJune 2012September 2011More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon P310

 MV800 P310 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung MV800

 P310 MV800 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 vs the MV800.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher P310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $499