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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 16 months before the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung WB1100F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB1100F 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WB1100F Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB1100F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the WB1100F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB1100F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (512g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $606 $250