Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB35F

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 4 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8000 grades vs the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 features physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S8000 versus the WB35F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.