Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F
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92 Imaging
39 Features
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB800F
S8200 | WB800F | |||
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Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S8200
WB800F | S8200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB800F
S8200 | WB800F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |