Nikon S31 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S31 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and MV800 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was introduced 22 months after the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S31 grades against the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S31 versus the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and MV800.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung MV800 will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S31 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.