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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung WB1100F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WB1100F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was released 3 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XZ-1 grades versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 XZ-1 WB1100F 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus XZ-1

 WB1100F XZ-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB1100F

 XZ-1 WB1100F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 versus 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 depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-1 vs the WB1100F.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and WB1100F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older XZ-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
45
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others (275g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery life (320 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery life (320 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (275 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (512 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (320 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging features
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (275g)
23
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others (512g)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB1100F
 Olympus XZ-1Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus XZ-1 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-26 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2752 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 275 grams (0.61 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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