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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 2 years later than the WB1100F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the B500 matches up vs the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB1100F

 B500 WB1100F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon B500

 WB1100F B500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB1100F

 B500 WB1100F 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 against the WB1100F.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and WB1100F.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer B500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
59
better than average battery power (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (512g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
45
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (600 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (541g)
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 541g (1.19 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 600 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $250