Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB35F

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S8100 scores against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S8100 against the WB35F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and WB35F.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S8100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.