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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon L20 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L20 grades against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung WB800F

 L20 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L20

 WB800F L20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB800F

 L20 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 offers external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L20 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (135g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
26
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 135 gr (0.30 lb) 218 gr (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 One One
Cost at launch $120 $300