Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB1100F

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ30W grades vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W vs the WB1100F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.