Samsung WB2200F vs Nikon L840

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Samsung WB2200F vs Nikon L840

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Samsung WB2200F Review.
See real-world photos taken with the WB2200F.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon L840 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the L840.

Succeeded by the Nikon B500
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Differences

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Nikon L840

Slower slow-motion
360 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 855 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Wider angle lens
20 mm vs 23 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
8 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon L840 advantages over Samsung WB2200F

Less expensive
$300 vs $450 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 600 shots
Capture more photos
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung WB2200F, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung WB2200F Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon L840, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon L840 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Samsung WB2200F

Fujifilm SL1000

$675
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon L840

Fujifilm SL1000

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L840 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70

$675
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic FZ70

Nikon L840

Panasonic FZ70

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus SP-100

Nikon L840

Olympus SP-100

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$600
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Nikon P530

Samsung WB2200F

Nikon P530

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

$279
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
More dots on screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Nikon P530

Nikon L840

Nikon P530

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$279
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Nikon B500

Samsung WB2200F

Nikon B500

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$322
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Nikon B500

Nikon L840

Nikon B500

$300
1/2.3 inch

Longer exposure

$322
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth

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