Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB1100F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB1100F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ25W scores versus the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 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).

See the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W vs the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WB1100F is 70 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WB1100F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.