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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S9100 grades versus the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S9100 WB1100F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon S9100

 WB1100F S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB1100F

 S9100 WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S9100 compared to the WB1100F.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and WB1100F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
32
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (512g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
39
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 512g (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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