Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Announced February 2009
- Older Model is Nikon P80
(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
- Introduced January 2014

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P90 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P90 matches up vs the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Samsung WB1100F
P90 | WB1100F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P90
WB1100F | P90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB1100F
P90 | WB1100F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements 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 P90 vs Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P90 compared to the WB1100F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and WB1100F is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and WB1100F.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Samsung WB1100F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | 400g (0.88 lbs) | 512g (1.13 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 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 | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $250 |