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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and WB1100F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 3 years before the WB1100F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm X-S1 WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Fujifilm X-S1

 WB1100F Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm X-S1 WB1100F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the WB1100F.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB1100F is 52 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB1100F will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (920g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (920g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (920 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB1100F
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $250