Nikon D5100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon D5100 and Samsung WB1100F, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D5100 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the D5100 (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The D5100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D5100 grades versus the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5100 provides external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5100 and Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D5100 versus the WB1100F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D5100 and WB1100F is 66 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5100 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The D5100 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older D5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.