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Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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 P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P100 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P100 grades against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P100 WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P100

 WB1100F P100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Samsung WB1100F

 P100 WB1100F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while 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).

See the Nikon P100 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P100 against the WB1100F.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and WB1100F.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (481g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (481 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (481 grams)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix P100Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 ID EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $250