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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 3 years before the MV800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1000pj matches up versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung MV800

 S1000pj MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S1000pj

 MV800 S1000pj 
LaunchedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung MV800

 S1000pj MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has got external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the MV800.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and MV800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (121g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $289 $499