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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
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 P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P950 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P950 was launched 6 years after the WB1100F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P950 grades vs the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P950 WB1100F 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2014Newer by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon P950

 WB1100F P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB1100F

 P950 WB1100F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 provides outside dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P950 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P950 and the WB1100F.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and WB1100F is 52 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P950 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
59
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 life 290 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $797 $250