Nikon P7800 vs Samsung MV800

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.

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.