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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced within a month of the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S9100 grades vs the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung MV800

 S9100 MV800 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S9100

 MV800 S9100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung MV800

 S9100 MV800 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S9100 and the MV800.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and MV800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
61
lighter than others (214 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $499