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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L820 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB350F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L820 matches up against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Samsung WB350F

 L820 WB350F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L820

 WB350F L820 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Samsung WB350F

 L820 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L820 against the WB350F.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and WB350F is 72 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and WB350F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L820 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
56
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L820
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
36
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (470g)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix L820Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470 gr (1.04 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 320 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $192 $260