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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L610 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L610 scores vs the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB1100F

 L610 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon L610

 WB1100F L610 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB1100F

 L610 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L610 vs the WB1100F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older L610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (512g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (512g)
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
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 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $250