Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F
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![Nikon Coolpix P7800 front Nikon Coolpix P7800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800/Nikon-P7800-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB30F front Samsung WB30F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB30F/Samsung-WB30F-front.jpg)
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40 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung WB30F
P7800 | WB30F | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon P7800
WB30F | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB30F
P7800 | WB30F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Samsung-WB30F-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Samsung-WB30F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Samsung-WB30F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Samsung-WB30F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |