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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out very close to the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW100 scores against the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung WB750

 AW100 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon AW100

 WB750 AW100 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB750

 AW100 WB750 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AW100 vs the WB750.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and WB750.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to result in more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
33
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Samsung WB750 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Samsung WB750
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $339