Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8100 was launched 11 months before the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S8100 grades versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB750
S8100 | WB750 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon S8100
WB750 | S8100 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB750
S8100 | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 comes with external 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S8100 against the WB750.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and WB750.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung WB750 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $339 |