Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon AW100 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 16 months before the WB800F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW100 scores versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AW100 against the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.