Nikon COOLPIX L310 vs Samsung WB100

Nikon L310

Superzoom Camera

The Guys say...

These two low-end superzoom cameras share middling zoom ranges and relatively low-resolution sensors. Maximum ISO on each camera is a meager 3200, and noise above 800 ISO is a problem on both cameras. Neither one uses rechargeable batteries, and neither can shoot 1080p videos. That said, the WB100 has slightly higher resolution and longer zoom range, which are the only salient differences between these two cameras.

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L310

Best price $270

Smaller body size 42 in³ vs 47 in³
Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots

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What’s good about the Samsung WB100

Best price
$140

Significantly cheaper street price $140 vs $270
Has longer exposure available 8 seconds vs 4 seconds
Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Longer optical zoom 26.0× vs 21.0×

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What the Nikon L310 and Samsung WB100 have in common

Weigh about the same 15.3 oz vs 14.22 oz
Similar sensor resolutions 16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
Similar image sensor size 28 in²
Same viewscreen size 3.0″
Same quality video capture 720p 30fps
HDMI port
3D capture
panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Nikon L310 and the Samsung WB100

No HDR processing
No GPS tagging
No waterproof housing
No external microphone jack
No RAW capture
No hot shoe
No Wi-Fi
No flip out viewscreen

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