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Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WB800F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S30 was manufactured 11 months prior to the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S30 matches up versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung WB800F

 S30 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S30

 WB800F S30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung WB800F

 S30 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S30 vs the WB800F.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S30 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
24
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (214 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
52
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
25
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
23
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (214 grams)
35
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 214g (0.47 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 240 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $300