Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung MV800
S8100 | MV800 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S8100
MV800 | S8100 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung MV800
S8100 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |