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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 23 months before the WB1100F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the L810 scores vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung WB1100F

 L810 WB1100F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon L810

 WB1100F L810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung WB1100F

 L810 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 and the WB1100F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WB1100F is 74 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and WB1100F.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (512 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $250