Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB1100F

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

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.

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

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.