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Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 2 years after the WB1100F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A10 scores versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung WB1100F

 A10 WB1100F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon A10

 WB1100F A10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung WB1100F

 A10 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A10 compared to the WB1100F.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
30
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung WB1100F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $250