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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 16 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S8200 scores against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB800F

 S8200 WB800F 
Screen resolution961k460kClearer screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S8200

 WB800F S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB800F

 S8200 WB800F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 and the WB800F.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and WB800F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (213g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
35
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 961k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $329 $300