Nikon S4100 vs Samsung WB35F Comparison

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Nikon S4100

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Samsung WB35F

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung WB35F Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Nikon S4100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Samsung WB35F was launched in January 2014. As you can see, S4100 is 3 years older than WB35F. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon S4100 has a 14.0 MP and Samsung WB35F has a 16.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-02-09

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

g. 95 x 57 x 20 mm

Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-07

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

24-288 mm F3.1-6.3 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

194g. 101 x 61 x 28 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S4100 over Samsung WB35F

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
Weight	g vs 194 g	194 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area	2.01µm² vs 1.76µm²	14% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Samsung WB35F over Nikon Coolpix S4100

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 26mm	2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	288mm vs 130mm	158 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	12× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.20	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	6.30 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Samsung WB35F

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Samsung WB35F

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	6.50 vs 6.30	Slow lenses at tele

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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung WB35F: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries). Samsung WB35F has external dimensions of 101 x 61 x 28 mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.1″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F. Nikon S4100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Samsung WB35F.

Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F.

Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S4100 is 194g lighter than the Samsung WB35F but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S4100

WB35F

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S4100

WB35F

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S4100 nor Samsung WB35F provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S4100's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung WB35F's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung WB35F: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S4100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Samsung WB35F has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S4100 and WB35F sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F Cameras

Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon S4100 has 14% larger pixel area compared to Samsung WB35F, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung WB35F Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S4100 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Samsung WB35F features a 24-288 mm F3.1-6.3 12× zoom lens.

Samsung WB35F has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon S4100. At f3.10, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung WB35F has 158mm longer reach than the Nikon S4100. At f6.30, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S4100

WB35F

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S4100

WB35F

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S4100

WB35F

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S4100

WB35F

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S4100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung WB35F for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S4100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung WB35F for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S4100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung WB35F for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
288 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Nikon S4100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung WB35F for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
194g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S4100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung WB35F for Landscape Photography

POOR

26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung WB35F: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S4100 and Samsung WB35F scores compare:

Nikon S4100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #47 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #908 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Samsung WB35F

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #354 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1014 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon S4100 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung WB35F and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Samsung WB35F vs Nikon S4100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S4100	Samsung WB35F
Brand	Nikon	Samsung
Announced	2011-02-09	2014-01-07
Body Type	Ultracompact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	26-130 mm (5×)	24-288 mm (12×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-6.5	F3.1-6.3
Macro Focus Range	10cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.7"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	n/a	194g
Dimensions	95 x 57 x 20mm	101 x 61 x 28mm
Battery Life	190 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction