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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L610 was brought out 5 months before the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the L610 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB30F

 L610 WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L610

 WB30F L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB30F

 L610 WB30F 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L610 and the WB30F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WB30F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
66
lighter than competition (240g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (120 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 120 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $180