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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced about the same time to the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S800c scores vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung WB30F

 S800c WB30F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S800c

 WB30F S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB30F

 S800c WB30F 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c features exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S800c against the WB30F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (140 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (140 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 140 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $290 $180