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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was manufactured 15 months after the WB800F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX mini scores versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung WB800F

 NX mini WB800F 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX mini

 WB800F NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB800F

 NX mini WB800F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini vs the WB800F.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and WB800F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will provide greater detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery life (650 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
76
great battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
38
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung NX miniSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung WB800F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-19 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 650 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $530 $300