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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced 13 months later than the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB1100F matches up versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung WB250F

 WB1100F WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB1100F

 WB250F WB1100F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB250F

 WB1100F WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F and the WB250F.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and WB250F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WB1100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (512g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung WB1100FSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB1100F Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $250