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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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 B600 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 6 years after the WB800F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the B600 matches up versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung WB800F

 B600 WB800F 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 74 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon B600

 WB800F B600 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB800F

 B600 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the B600 and the WB800F.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger B600 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (280 shots)
heavier than average in class (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (500g)
35
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $297 $300