Clicky

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Superseded the Nikon L830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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The L840 was announced 2 years after the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the L840 matches up versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB800F

 L840 WB800F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L840

 WB800F L840 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB800F

 L840 WB800F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 and the WB800F.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and WB800F.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer L840 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (538g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
57
good battery (590 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (538g)
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 gr (1.19 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 590 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $300