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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB1100F was introduced about the same time to the WB50F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WB1100F scores versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung WB50F

 WB1100F WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung WB1100F

 WB50F WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB50F

 WB1100F WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB1100F and the WB50F.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (512g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (512g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung WB1100FSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB1100F Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $180