Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB1100F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.