Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S8100 was unveiled 10 months prior to the WB210 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8100 grades vs the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB210
S8100 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S8100
WB210 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB210
S8100 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S8100 versus the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and WB210.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $279 |