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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB800F (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was released 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L19 scores against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung WB800F

 L19 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L19

 WB800F L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB800F

 L19 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L19 against the WB800F.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB800F will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (218g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
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
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $300