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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(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
Samsung WB1100F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S6500 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon S6500

 WB1100F S6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB1100F

 S6500 WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung WB1100F
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