Nikon S640 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S640 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was announced 3 years before the MV800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S640 matches up vs the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S640 vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S640 vs the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and MV800.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.