Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB1100F

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB1100F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 5 years prior to the WB1100F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ10W grades versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W and the WB1100F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.