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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was manufactured 16 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S810c scores vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung WB30F

 S810c WB30F 
RevealedApril 2014January 2013More recent by 16 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S810c

 WB30F S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung WB30F

 S810c WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c versus the WB30F.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and WB30F.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S810c will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $180