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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured at a similar time to the WB350F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L830 grades versus the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB350F

 L830 WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L830

 WB350F L830 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB350F

 L830 WB350F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L830 features external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L830 vs the WB350F.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and WB350F is 71 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and WB350F.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery power (390 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508g (1.12 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $260