Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 2 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P900 scores against the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 has external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P900 against the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and WB800F is 52 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and WB800F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern P900 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.