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Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Nikon P90
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P80 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 6 years before the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P80 matches up versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung WB350F

 P80 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon P80

 WB350F P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung WB350F

 P80 WB350F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P80 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 vs the WB350F.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WB350F is 75 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P80
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
34
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix P80Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $260