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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
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 L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was announced around the same time to the WB1100F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the L830 matches up vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB1100F

 L830 WB1100F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon L830

 WB1100F L830 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB1100F

 L830 WB1100F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

See the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L830 and the WB1100F.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and WB1100F is 71 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and WB1100F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
53
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
58
better than average battery life (390 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L830
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $250