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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 B700 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon B700 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The B700 was brought out 3 years after the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the B700 matches up against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Samsung WB800F

 B700 WB800F 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon B700

 WB800F B700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Samsung WB800F

 B700 WB800F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon B700 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the B700 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and WB800F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and WB800F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent B700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
66
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (565g)
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix B700Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $300