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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung WB1100F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX100 grades vs the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung WB1100F

 NX100 WB1100F 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung NX100

 WB1100F NX100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB1100F

 NX100 WB1100F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX100 and the WB1100F.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB1100F will produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
76
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
60
image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery (420 shots)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
31
image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung NX100Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX100 Samsung WB1100F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $386 $250