Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Released January 2014

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6500 was announced 12 months prior to the WB1100F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S6500 scores against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB1100F
S6500 | WB1100F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon S6500
WB1100F | S6500 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB1100F
S6500 | WB1100F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6500 and the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and WB1100F.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung WB1100F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 512 grams (1.13 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | SLB-10A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $170 | $250 |