Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB1100F

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 14 months after the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9900 scores versus the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S9900 against the WB1100F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger S9900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.