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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
64
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was released 2 years later than the WB35F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the B700 grades against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Samsung WB35F

 B700 WB35F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon B700

 WB35F B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Samsung WB35F

 B700 WB35F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the B700 against the WB35F.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and WB35F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher B700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
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good battery pack (350 shots)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B700
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix B700Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $130