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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung MV800, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and MV800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 9 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 II grades against the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung MV800

 Z6 II MV800 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2011Fresher by 112 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon Z6 II

 MV800 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung MV800

 Z6 II MV800 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the MV800.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and MV800 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and MV800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Samsung MV800
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (410 CIPA)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
low battery (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung MV800
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Micro SD
Card slots Two One
Price at release $1,997 $499