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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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
  • Released September 2011
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 11 months later than the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9300 scores versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung MV800

 S9300 MV800 
ReleasedJuly 2012September 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S9300

 MV800 S9300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung MV800

 S9300 MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S9300 vs the MV800.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and MV800.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S9300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (121g)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-16 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $499