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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L120 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L120 scores versus the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB1100F

 L120 WB1100F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon L120

 WB1100F L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB1100F

 L120 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 versus the WB1100F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WB1100F is 75 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and WB1100F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (512g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (512g)
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 life 330 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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