Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Introduced February 2016
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe B500 was unveiled 3 years after the WB800F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the B500 scores vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB800F
| B500 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 39 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon B500
| WB800F | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB800F
| B500 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the B500 against the WB800F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and WB800F is 68 and 92 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and WB800F.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung WB800F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.4 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 541 grams (1.19 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 600 photographs | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $300 |