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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 2 months later than the WB800F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3500 scores vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung WB800F

 S3500 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S3500

 WB800F S3500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB800F

 S3500 WB800F 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the WB800F.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $85 $300