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Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S810c versus Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 2 years after the MV800 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S810c scores vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung MV800

 S810c MV800 
RevealedApril 2014September 2011More modern by 32 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S810c

 MV800 S810c 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung MV800

 S810c MV800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S810c versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S810c against the MV800.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and MV800.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S810c provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
68
lighter than competitors (216g)
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $499