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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon P90
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P90 WB1100F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P90

 WB1100F P90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB1100F

 P90 WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P90
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P90
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix P90Samsung WB1100F
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
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