Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB350F
S9100 | WB350F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S9100
WB350F | S9100 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB350F
S9100 | WB350F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |