Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB1100F
P900 | WB1100F | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P900
WB1100F | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB1100F
P900 | WB1100F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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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 |