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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 7 months after the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S9100 scores vs the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB700

 S9100 WB700 
LaunchedJuly 2011December 2010Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S9100

 WB700 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB700

 S9100 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has external 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S9100 versus the WB700.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and WB700.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer S9100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
32
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Samsung WB700
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
61
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (270 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $300