Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F
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![Nikon Coolpix L100 front Nikon Coolpix L100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L100/Nikon-L100-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB30F front Samsung WB30F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB30F/Samsung-WB30F-front.jpg)
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Launched February 2009
- Replacement is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L100 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The L100 was released 4 years prior to the WB30F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L100 matches up versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung WB30F
L100 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L100
WB30F | L100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB30F
L100 | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 features outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L100 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L100 and the WB30F.
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-WB30F-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WB30F is 79 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-WB30F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and WB30F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-WB30F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-WB30F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Samsung WB30F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.79 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $180 |