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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon L24 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 23 months prior to the WB800F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L24 matches up versus the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung WB800F

 L24 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L24

 WB800F L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB800F

 L24 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L24 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
25
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
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 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 218 grams (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 life 220 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $300