Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB800F
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P500
- Successor is Nikon P520
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
(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
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In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P510 was introduced 6 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P510 scores versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung WB800F
| P510 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P510
| WB800F | P510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB800F
| P510 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P510 compared to the WB800F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and WB800F is 66 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and WB800F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Nikon P510 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P510 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Samsung WB800F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-07-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| 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 type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 555 gr (1.22 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $300 |