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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • New Model is Nikon L830
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L820 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was released 11 months prior to the WB35F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L820 grades versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Samsung WB35F

 L820 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L820

 WB35F L820 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Samsung WB35F

 L820 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L820 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L820 versus Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L820 against the WB35F.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and WB35F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and WB35F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
38
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (470g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (470g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (194g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L820Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470 gr (1.04 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $192 $130