Clicky

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Refreshed by Nikon P530
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
  • Revealed January 2013
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P520 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The P520 was revealed about the same time to the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P520 grades versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB800F

 P520 WB800F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P520

 WB800F P520 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB800F

 P520 WB800F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon P520 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P520 vs the WB800F.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WB800F is 66 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P520 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
57
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (550g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
35
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $300