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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured 4 years before the WB800F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L100 matches up against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung WB800F

 L100 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L100

 WB800F L100 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB800F

 L100 WB800F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 vs the WB800F.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WB800F is 79 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and WB800F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
39
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $300