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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WB800F (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was brought out 7 years after the WB800F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z5 scores versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung WB800F

 Z5 WB800F 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2013Newer by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon Z5

 WB800F Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung WB800F

 Z5 WB800F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the WB800F.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and WB800F is 62 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.5 frames per second)
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
68
great battery power (470 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
35
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Z5Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z5 Samsung WB800F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-20 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $1,399 $300