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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 11 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S4300 matches up against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung WB800F

 S4300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S4300

 WB800F S4300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB800F

 S4300 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S4300 and the WB800F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (139g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (139 grams)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 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
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $300