Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close but the 1 S2 (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was manufactured 17 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 S2 scores versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 S2 and the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will provide you with more detail due to its extra 1.8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.