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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 versus Samsung WB1100F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 9 months before the WB1100F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX1100 matches up versus the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung WB1100F

 NX1100 WB1100F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung NX1100

 WB1100F NX1100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB1100F

 NX1100 WB1100F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 compared to the WB1100F.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (512g)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung NX1100Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1100 Samsung WB1100F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-11 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $250