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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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 L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 14 months later than the WB1100F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L840 scores against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB1100F

 L840 WB1100F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon L840

 WB1100F L840 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB1100F

 L840 WB1100F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L840 versus the WB1100F.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and WB1100F is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer L840 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (538 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
57
great battery (590 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (538g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (538g)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512g)
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 speed 7.4 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 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 590 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $250