Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB1100F

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 16 months prior to the WB1100F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the WB1100F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WB1100F is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.