Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB800F
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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Portability
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92 Imaging
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
(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
- Released July 2011
- Updated by Nikon S9300
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9100 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WB800F making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9100 grades versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung WB800F
| S9100 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon S9100
| WB800F | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung WB800F
| S9100 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9100 against the WB800F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and WB800F.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung WB800F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 range | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $329 | $300 |