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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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 L22 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L22 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the L22 scores against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung WB800F

 L22 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L22

 WB800F L22 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung WB800F

 L22 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L22 vs the WB800F.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $300