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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB2200F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L840 scores versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB2200F

 L840 WB2200F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon L840

 WB2200F L840 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB2200F

 L840 WB2200F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L840 vs the WB2200F.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and WB2200F is 67 and 59 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and WB2200F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer L840 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (538 grams)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography info
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
57
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (538g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L840
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
43
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (538 grams)
25
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 590 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $599