Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB800F
S620 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S620
WB800F | S620 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB800F
S620 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S620 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |