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Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and WB750 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was introduced 22 months later than the WB750 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S01 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S01 matches up against the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung WB750

 S01 WB750 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2011Fresher by 22 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon S01

 WB750 S01 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung WB750

 S01 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S01 has got outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S01 versus the WB750.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and WB750 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and WB750.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S01 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB750 will resolve more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S01 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
terrible battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S01
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging features
Samsung WB750 Vlogging features
27
has touchscreen
lighter than competition in class (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix S01Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Samsung WB750
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-09-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - Single
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