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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L100 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L100 was released 5 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the L100 matches up vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung WB1100F

 L100 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon L100

 WB1100F L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB1100F

 L100 WB1100F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L100 versus Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 and the WB1100F.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WB1100F is 79 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (512g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (512g)
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $250