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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S100 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 16 months earlier than the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S100 grades against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung WB30F

 S100 WB30F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kClearer display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S100

 WB30F S100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB30F

 S100 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 has outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 and the WB30F.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
65
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 820 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Organic LED monitor QVGA TFT LCD
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 rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 150 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $180