Nikon S5300 vs Samsung MV800

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S5300 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 2 years after the MV800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5300 grades vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Nikon S5300 vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 vs the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and MV800.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S5300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.