Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P7000
- Later Model is Nikon P7700
(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
- Released September 2011

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

The P7100 was released 6 months after the MV800 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7100 scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Samsung MV800
P7100 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon P7100
MV800 | P7100 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Samsung MV800
P7100 | MV800 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 offers outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 versus the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and MV800 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and MV800.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung MV800 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-20 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $750 | $499 |