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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB1100F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was introduced 24 months prior to the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV300F scores against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung WB1100F

 DV300F WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung DV300F

 WB1100F DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB1100F

 DV300F WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F and the WB1100F.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WB1100F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older DV300F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $250