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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S620 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S620 matches up vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB800F

 S620 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S620

 WB800F S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB800F

 S620 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 and the WB800F.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $37 $300