Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
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In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S8100 was launched 3 months before the WB700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S8100 scores against the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB700
| S8100 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S8100
| WB700 | S8100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB700
| S8100 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | December 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 provides outer 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8100 vs the WB700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and WB700.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB700 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $299 | $300 |