Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB30F

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 4 months after the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX1100 scores vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 features outer measurements 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1100 and the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and WB30F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.