Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB1100F

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB1100F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was unveiled 5 years before the WB1100F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL720 matches up vs the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and 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") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL720 against the WB1100F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor tech.