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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L610 grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB800F

 L610 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L610

 WB800F L610 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB800F

 L610 WB800F 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor 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") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L610 and the WB800F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (120 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (120 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
35
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $300