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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S810c and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was released 4 months later than the WB1100F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S810c matches up versus the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung WB1100F

 S810c WB1100F 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon S810c

 WB1100F S810c 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung WB1100F

 S810c WB1100F 
RevealedApril 2014January 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c offers external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c vs the WB1100F.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and WB1100F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (216g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (216g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
41
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
23
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (512g)
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $250