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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 6 months prior to the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P310 scores versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung WB800F

 P310 WB800F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P310

 WB800F P310 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung WB800F

 P310 WB800F 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P310 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
35
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $300