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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S5100 grades vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung WB800F

 S5100 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S5100

 WB800F S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB800F

 S5100 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S5100 and the WB800F.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and WB800F.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $300