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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ50W matches up vs the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB1100F

 HZ50W WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung HZ50W

 WB1100F HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2010More modern by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB1100F

 HZ50W WB1100F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W offers physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 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).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the WB1100F.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and WB1100F is 70 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung WB1100F
Also called WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-05-03 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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-11A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $250