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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 18 months before the WB1100F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9300 matches up versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S9300 WB1100F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon S9300

 WB1100F S9300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB1100F

 S9300 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 has outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S9300 and the WB1100F.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older S9300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
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 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $250