Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 24 months before the WB1100F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-12 scores versus the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the WB1100F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind in sensor innovation.