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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 2 months later than the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S100 matches up against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung WB210

 S100 WB210 
Screen resolution820k1kCrisper screen (+819k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S100

 WB210 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB210

 S100 WB210 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S100 against the WB210.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S100 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Samsung WB210
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
65
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 820k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 150 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $240 $279