Nikon S5100 vs Samsung MV800

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S5100 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 12 months prior to the MV800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5100 grades vs the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5100 versus the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and MV800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.