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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 11 months before the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L810 scores against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung WB800F

 L810 WB800F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L810

 WB800F L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung WB800F

 L810 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 vs the WB800F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WB800F is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
60
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 300 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $300