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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 11 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3300 matches up against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung WB800F

 S3300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S3300

 WB800F S3300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB800F

 S3300 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 and the WB800F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $300