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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 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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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB800F

 B500 WB800F 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper 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 size3"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.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and WB800F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (541g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
59
better than average battery life (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
35
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung 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