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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB210

 S8100 WB210 
Display resolution921k1kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S8100

 WB210 S8100 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB210

 S8100 WB210 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8100
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung WB210
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