Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB210

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB1100F versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was unveiled 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB1100F grades versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F versus Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB1100F compared to the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WB210 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and WB210.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB1100F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.