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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 6 months before the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S8000 grades vs the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung WB700

 S8000 WB700 
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S8000

 WB700 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung WB700

 S8000 WB700 
IntroducedJune 2010December 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S8000 compared to the WB700.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and WB700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $300