Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7000 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was launched 3 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7000 scores versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7000 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 and the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and WB800F is 85 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB800F will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind in sensor tech.