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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110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 L120 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 23 months prior to the WB800F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L120 scores against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB800F

 L120 WB800F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L120

 WB800F L120 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB800F

 L120 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 and the WB800F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and WB800F is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 330 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $300