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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 16 months prior to the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S100 matches up against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung WB800F

 S100 WB800F 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kSharper display (+360k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S100

 WB800F S100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB800F

 S100 WB800F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WB800F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
65
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 820 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Organic LED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $300