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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • New Model is Nikon L830
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was introduced very close to the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L820 matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Samsung WB800F

 L820 WB800F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L820

 WB800F L820 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Samsung WB800F

 L820 WB800F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L820 and the WB800F.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and WB800F is 72 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
56
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (470 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L820
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
36
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
24
quite wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
35
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L820Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 470 gr (1.04 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (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 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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $192 $300