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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced at a similar time to the WB1100F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-100 grades versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Samsung WB1100F

 SP-100 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus SP-100

 WB1100F SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB1100F

 SP-100 WB1100F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 vs the WB1100F.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WB1100F is 63 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WB1100F.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (594g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
53
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (594g)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (512g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB1100F
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $250