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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 5 months before the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6100 grades against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung WB210

 S6100 WB210 
Display resolution460k1kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S6100

 WB210 S6100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung WB210

 S6100 WB210 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 against the WB210.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and WB210.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
65
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
features focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 gr (0.39 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $279