Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB1100F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and WB1100F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.