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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the 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
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB1100F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was revealed 5 months later than the WB1100F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX3000 matches up against the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB1100F

 NX3000 WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung NX3000

 WB1100F NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB1100F

 NX3000 WB1100F 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX3000 versus the WB1100F.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and WB1100F.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
34
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (230 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung NX3000Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX3000 Samsung WB1100F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-05-26 2014-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $897 $250