Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2013
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S8100 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S8100 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB30F
S8100 | WB30F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S8100
WB30F | S8100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | September 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB30F
S8100 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 enjoys physical measurements 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S8100 and the WB30F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and WB30F.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
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 speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 220 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $180 |