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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
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
  • Announced September 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung MV800

 S6000 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S6000

 MV800 S6000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung MV800

 S6000 MV800 
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).

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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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung MV800
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