Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB1100F

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 5 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the WB1100F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB1100F is 82 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.