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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 6 months earlier than the WB1100F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB1100F

 Galaxy NX WB1100F 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WB1100F Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB1100F

 Galaxy NX WB1100F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the WB1100F.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and WB1100F is 82 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and WB1100F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
68
good battery life (440 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (512g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung WB1100F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 life 440 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,300 $250