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Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon P600 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 14 months after the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P600 matches up against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Samsung WB800F

 P600 WB800F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P600

 WB800F P600 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Samsung WB800F

 P600 WB800F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P600 and the WB800F.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and WB800F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent P600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (565 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
heavier than average (565 grams)
35
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix P600Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $750 $300