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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured about the same time to the WB210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S9100 grades against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 S9100 WB210 
Screen resolution921k1kClearer screen (+920k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 WB210 S9100 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 S9100 WB210 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9100 compared to the WB210.
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and WB210.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (214 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competitors (174 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
36
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (270 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
61
 lighter than average (214g)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (270 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competitors (174g)
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (288mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery life (270 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (214g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic support
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (174 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 921k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $279