Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB1100F

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB1100F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST80 scores versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST80 and the WB1100F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.