Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung WB1100F and the Samsung WB30F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung WB1100F was introduced in January 2014 and Samsung WB30F was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung WB1100F Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Samsung WB30F Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F.

      PROS

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung WB1100F

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB1100F over Samsung WB30F.

      Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F
      Reachs More Telephoto 875 mm vs 240 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 35x vs 10x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.3
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Mono vs

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      Advantage of Samsung WB30F

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB30F over Samsung WB1100F.

      Samsung WB1100F vs Samsung WB30F
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz) vs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung WB1100F Samsung WB30F
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Built-In Wi-Fi
      WEAKNESSES Samsung WB1100F Samsung WB30F
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 80 - 3,200

      Photography Features

      Samsung WB1100F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Samsung WB30F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB1100F has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung WB1100F comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB1100F, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB30F. Samsung WB1100F can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung WB1100F body has dimensions of 125 x 87 x 96 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 3.78") and Samsung WB30F body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 17 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.67"). Samsung WB1100F weighs 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz) and Samsung WB30F weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz).

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      125 mm

      87 mm

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      98 mm

      58 mm

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      17 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F

      Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung WB1100F and Samsung WB30F and give them scores of 46 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      OVERALL
      46
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      GOOD
      73
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung WB1100F

      Samsung WB30F

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz)
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)


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