Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was brought out 13 months after the WB800F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L830 scores against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L830 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L830 compared to the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and WB800F is 71 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and WB800F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer L830 should have a benefit in sensor tech.