Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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
- Announced September 2011

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S6000 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6000 was revealed 19 months before the MV800 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S6000 scores against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung MV800
S6000 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S6000
MV800 | S6000 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung MV800
S6000 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6000 and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 against the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and MV800.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | EN-EL12 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $499 |