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Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P100 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 12 months earlier than the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P100 matches up against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Samsung WB210

 P100 WB210 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k1kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P100

 WB210 P100 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Samsung WB210

 P100 WB210 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P100 compared to the WB210.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and WB210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and WB210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Samsung WB210
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
37
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (174g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
25
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix P100Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $279