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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced at a similar time to the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S9500 matches up vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung WB800F

 S9500 WB800F 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S9500

 WB800F S9500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB800F

 S9500 WB800F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S9500 vs the WB800F.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
31
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9500
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
41
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 230 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $300