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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung WB30F

 L100 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L100

 WB30F L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB30F

 L100 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (128g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung WB30F
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