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Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon P90
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB800F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P80 scores against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung WB800F

 P80 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon P80

 WB800F P80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung WB800F

 P80 WB800F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P80 against the WB800F.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WB800F is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
37
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix P80Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $300