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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 11 months prior to the WB35F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S800c grades against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung WB35F

 S800c WB35F 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S800c

 WB35F S800c 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB35F

 S800c WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c features external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S800c versus the WB35F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and WB35F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S800c is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
41
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (140 shots)
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 140 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $290 $130