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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Released September 2011
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was released 11 months prior to the MV800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S8100 grades against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung MV800

 S8100 MV800 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S8100

 MV800 S8100 
ReleasedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung MV800

 S8100 MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S8100 versus the MV800.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and MV800.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
55
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8100
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-08 2011-09-01
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $499