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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB1100F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB1100F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX mini was released 3 months after the WB1100F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX mini scores vs the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung WB1100F

 NX mini WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung NX mini

 WB1100F NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB1100F

 NX mini WB1100F 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini against the WB1100F.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and WB1100F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
76
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196g)
has touch to focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
38
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition (196g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung NX miniSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung WB1100F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-03-19 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 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 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Available lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 512g (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 650 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $250