Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S3100 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was launched 23 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3100 scores versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3100 vs the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S3100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.