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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6100 grades against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung WB35F

 S6100 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S6100

 WB35F S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung WB35F

 S6100 WB35F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6100 versus the WB35F.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
64
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $195 $130