Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB1100F
S9300 | WB1100F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon S9300
WB1100F | S9300 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB1100F
S9300 | WB1100F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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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 |