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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was announced 2 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the P610 matches up vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung WB800F

 P610 WB800F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P610

 WB800F P610 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung WB800F

 P610 WB800F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P610 against the WB800F.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and WB800F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger P610 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (565g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P610
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (565g)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $300