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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 L830 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L830 was announced within a month of the WB35F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the L830 matches up vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB35F

 L830 WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L830

 WB35F L830 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB35F

 L830 WB35F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L830 and the WB35F.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and WB35F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and WB35F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
58
better than average battery life (390 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $130