Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung WB750
AW100 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon AW100
WB750 | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB750
AW100 | WB750 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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).
Check out the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |