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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The P7800 was introduced 2 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7800 grades against the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung MV800

 P7800 MV800 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon P7800

 MV800 P7800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung MV800

 P7800 MV800 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 vs the MV800.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and MV800 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and MV800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7800 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P7800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399g)
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399g)
resolution not great (12MP)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
75
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (399g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Price at release $550 $499