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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was revealed 3 years before the WB350F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S9100 matches up versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB350F

 S9100 WB350F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S9100

 WB350F S9100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB350F

 S9100 WB350F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9100 vs the WB350F.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and WB350F.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S9100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
32
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
61
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (276g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
39
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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 270 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $260