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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 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 S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S8000 scores against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung MV800

 S8000 MV800 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S8000

 MV800 S8000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung MV800

 S8000 MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 compared to the MV800.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and MV800.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 model EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $499