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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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 S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was manufactured within a month of the MV800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S8200 scores against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung MV800

 S8200 MV800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution961k460kSharper display (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S8200

 MV800 S8200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung MV800

 S8200 MV800 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2011Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 against the MV800.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and MV800.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Samsung MV800
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 961k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $499