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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P510 was revealed 18 months before the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P510 grades vs the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P510 WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P510

 WB1100F P510 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB1100F

 P510 WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 versus the WB1100F.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and WB1100F is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older P510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
50
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (512 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (512 grams)
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $250