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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L610 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 20 months later than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L610 scores against the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB700

 L610 WB700 
IntroducedAugust 2012December 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon L610

 WB700 L610 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB700

 L610 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L610 against the WB700.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WB700.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L610 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L610 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (120 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-09 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 120 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $300