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Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S570 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S570 matches up against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Samsung MV800

 S570 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S570

 MV800 S570 
IntroducedSeptember 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Samsung MV800

 S570 MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 against the MV800.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and MV800.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (121g)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S570Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $499