Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB700

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was announced 2 years after the WB700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX1100 scores against the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has 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) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX1100 and the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and WB700.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.