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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 14 months after the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P900 matches up vs the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB35F

 P900 WB35F 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon P900

 WB35F P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB35F

 P900 WB35F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 features exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P900 versus the WB35F.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and WB35F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger P900 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
45
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
59
great battery power (360 shots)
has bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P900
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
53
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (899g)
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-03-02 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 gr (1.98 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $130