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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9100 matches up against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB35F

 S9100 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S9100

 WB35F S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB35F

 S9100 WB35F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9100 and the WB35F.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and WB35F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $130