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Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D750
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon D780 versus Samsung WB1100F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and WB1100F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D780 was brought out 6 years later than the WB1100F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D780 matches up against the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Samsung WB1100F

 D780 WB1100F 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2014Fresher by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k460kCrisper screen (+1899k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Nikon D780

 WB1100F D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Samsung WB1100F

 D780 WB1100F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D780 features outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D780 compared to the WB1100F.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and WB1100F is 57 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D780 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D780 will resolve more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer D780 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
71
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography info
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (2,260 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D780
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
71
good battery (2,260 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (2,260 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
45
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
23
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Samsung WB1100F
 Nikon D780Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D780 Samsung WB1100F
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840g (1.85 lb) 512g (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 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 2260 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15b SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $2,297 $250