Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the WB1100F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.