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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was manufactured 11 months after the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P7800 scores versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung WB30F

 P7800 WB30F 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon P7800

 WB30F P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB30F

 P7800 WB30F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P7800 versus the WB30F.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WB30F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WB30F.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P7800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
46
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
68
good battery (350 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (399g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $180