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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was announced 5 years before the WB2200F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L100 matches up against the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung WB2200F

 L100 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon L100

 WB2200F L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB2200F

 L100 WB2200F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L100 and the WB2200F.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WB2200F is 79 and 59 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and WB2200F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
32
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (708 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
38
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (708g)
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 4 x AA BP-1410
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $599