Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB1100F

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 6 months prior to the WB1100F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up against the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WB1100F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.