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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon L100 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 5 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L100 matches up against the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung WB350F

 L100 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L100

 WB350F L100 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung WB350F

 L100 WB350F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 vs the WB350F.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WB350F is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $260