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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB1100F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 5 years before the WB1100F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL620 scores against the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung WB1100F

 SL620 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung SL620

 WB1100F SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB1100F

 SL620 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SL620 and the WB1100F.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (168g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
23
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (168g)
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung SL620Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung WB1100F
Also called as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $250