Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB150F

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was revealed 16 months after the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1100 grades versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 against the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and WB150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.