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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the L610 matches up against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB35F

 L610 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L610

 WB35F L610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB35F

 L610 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L610 compared to the WB35F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (120 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (120 shots)
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $130