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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled around the same time to the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L28 grades vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB800F

 L28 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L28

 WB800F L28 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB800F

 L28 WB800F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L28 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
33
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
39
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
48
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
35
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $300