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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced February 2013
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
  • Released December 2010
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S800c versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was manufactured 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S800c matches up vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung WB700

 S800c WB700 
ReleasedFebruary 2013December 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k614kClearer screen (+205k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S800c

 WB700 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB700

 S800c WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c comes with physical 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c and the WB700.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and WB700.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S800c to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S800c provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography details
Samsung WB700 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography details
Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (140 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (140 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-04 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 819k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 pounds) -
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $290 $300