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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was revealed 13 months after the WB30F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB1100F grades versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung WB30F

 WB1100F WB30F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB1100F

 WB30F WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F

 WB1100F WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F features exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F against the WB30F.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and WB30F is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and WB30F.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB1100F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung WB1100FSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB1100F Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $180