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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 18 months later than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S5200 matches up vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung MV800

 S5200 MV800 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S5200

 MV800 S5200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung MV800

 S5200 MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S5200 vs the MV800.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and MV800.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S5200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
28
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (160 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 gr (0.32 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 160 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $499