Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB1100F

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB1100F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB1100F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST90 grades versus the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST90 against the WB1100F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and WB1100F is 99 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.