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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
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
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P530 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was manufactured 2 months later than the WB1100F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the P530 scores against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P530 WB1100F 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P530

 WB1100F P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung WB1100F

 P530 WB1100F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P530 versus the WB1100F.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and WB1100F is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and WB1100F.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (494g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P530
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (494 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging features
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (494 grams)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $250