Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB800F
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P510
(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
- Announced January 2013
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P500 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe P500 was brought out 23 months before the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P500 matches up versus the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung WB800F
| P500 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P500
| WB800F | P500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Samsung WB800F
| P500 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P500 features physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P500 compared to the WB800F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and WB800F.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Samsung WB800F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 494g (1.09 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 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 | 220 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $300 |
