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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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 S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 6 months after the MV800 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6300 matches up vs the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung MV800

 S6300 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S6300

 MV800 S6300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung MV800

 S6300 MV800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6300 versus the MV800.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and MV800.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $499