Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 3 years before the WB1100F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor tech.