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Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Refreshed by Nikon D800E
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 D700 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and MV800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D700 was revealed 3 years before the MV800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D700 matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Samsung MV800

 D700 MV800 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon D700

 MV800 D700 
ReleasedSeptember 2011October 2008Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Samsung MV800

 D700 MV800 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing 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 ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D700 and the MV800.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and MV800 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D700 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung MV800 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older D700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D700
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
64
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
53
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,074g)
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
53
great battery pack (1,000 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (1,074 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (121g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D700
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (1,000 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon D700Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D700 Samsung MV800
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-10-07 2011-09-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2832 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1074 gr (2.37 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e BP70
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I) Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,700 $499