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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB30F

 S8100 WB30F 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S8100

 WB30F S8100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB30F

 S8100 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
32
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung WB30F
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