Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB800F

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

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.

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

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.