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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(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
Samsung WB750
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB750

 S8100 WB750 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon S8100

 WB750 S8100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB750

 S8100 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (13MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung WB750
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