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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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 S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 11 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6300 scores against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung WB800F

 S6300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S6300

 WB800F S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB800F

 S6300 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6300 against the WB800F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S6300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (218g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $300