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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was unveiled 14 months after the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P900 scores against the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P900 WB1100F 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P900

 WB1100F P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB1100F

 P900 WB1100F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 features external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P900 versus the WB1100F.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and WB1100F is 52 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent P900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P900
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
59
better than average battery life (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (512 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P900
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
53
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (512g)
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899g (1.98 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $250