Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look closer at the Nikon P1000 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 5 years after the WB800F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P1000 grades versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P1000 and the WB800F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and WB800F is 49 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and WB800F.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher P1000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.