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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L810 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 11 months earlier than the WB30F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L810 matches up vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung WB30F

 L810 WB30F 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L810

 WB30F L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung WB30F

 L810 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 features external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L810 against the WB30F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WB30F is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WB30F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $180