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Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 18 months later than the MV800 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S800c grades against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung MV800

 S800c MV800 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kSharper display (+359k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S800c

 MV800 S800c 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung MV800

 S800c MV800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S800c versus the MV800.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and MV800.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer S800c will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (140 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography features
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (140 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 gr (0.41 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 140 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $290 $499