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Samsung WB100

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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.1 out of 5
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Pros

  • camera's menus are well laid out and easy to navigate
  • the touch screen is impressive and easy to use
  • colour reproduction remains very good

Cons

  • Noise is also a problem for the WB1100F
  • image size is reduced in this mode
  • slight lens flare and purple fringing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 16.2 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 2.8
  • 3.0 in

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Samsung WB100 - Pros & Cons

Samsung WB100

Pros

  • camera's menus are well laid out and easy to navigate
  • the touch screen is impressive and easy to use
  • colour reproduction remains very good
  • bright
  • vivid
  • and pleasing
  • The auto white balance is good
  • The wireless features in general are easy to set up and use
  • The Auto Backup feature is really neat
  • modes are pretty impressive in their own right
  • overall sharpness is significantly better than the rest of the field

Cons

  • Noise is also a problem for the WB1100F
  • image size is reduced in this mode
  • slight lens flare and purple fringing
  • Noise does start to kick in at ISO400 and is much worse
  • the highest two settings are to be avoided - and
  • noisy images and a lack of optical image stabilization limit
  • It is slightly disappointing however
  • the lens is pointing slightly upwards all the time
  • the gritty look has extended across the entire image
  • somewhat slow to start up and shoot
  • Shooting performance is a bit mixed

Samsung WB100 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16.2 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung WB100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.2 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom26.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv22.3 - 580
Focus adjustmentAuto
Image stabiliserOptical
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modesAuto
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Snow
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight14.22 oz
Width4.51 in
Height3.12 in
Depth3.4 in
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Power
Power source type
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPEG XR
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots518400
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 960 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 960
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage52.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Samsung WB100 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Samsung WB100 Review : Samsung SH100 Digital Camera
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Review : Samsung SH100 Digital Camera

While most other small <b>digital</b> <b>camera</b> manufacturers use SD cards for image storage, <b>Samsung</b> have always used the micro SD, a little fiddly to get in and out and of course the other problem is they are always more expensive.

Samsung WB100 Samsung WB100 review
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Samsung WB100 review

In het Samsung WB100 productdossier lees je alles over de WB100. Lees wat de WB100 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Samsung WB100 Samsung SH100 Digital Compact Camera Review
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Samsung SH100 Digital Compact Camera Review
4.0

Daniel Bell reviews the Samsung SH100, a digital compact camera with built in Wi-Fi.

Samsung WB100 First Looks: Samsung SH100 - The Social Network Buddy
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hardwarezone.com.ph
Published: 02.05.2011
First Looks: Samsung SH100 - The Social Network Buddy

The Samsung SH100 is not your ordinary point-and-shoot camera. Aside from being a 14-megapixel touchscreen camera, the SH100 is also Wi-Fi-certified, allowing you to upload your images straight to your Facebook or YouTube account wirelessly.

Samsung WB100 Samsung SH100 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 10.06.2011
Samsung SH100 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Samsung SH100 is an affordable compact camera offering built-in Wi-fi for easy connectivity to a variety of devices. The SH100 also has a 14 megapixel sensor, 3 inch touch-screen LCD, wide-angle 5x zoom lens and 720p movie recording. Read our Samsung SH100 review to find out if this is the right compact for you...

Samsung WB100 Review: Samsung SH100 WIFI enabled 14 Megapixel camera - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective
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Review: Samsung SH100 WIFI enabled 14 Megapixel camera - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla After spending time with Samsung's SH100 WiFi-enabl...

Samsung WB100 Samsung SH100 review: Samsung SH100
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Published: 19.09.2011
Samsung SH100 review: Samsung SH100
3.5

Samsung SH100

Samsung WB100 Samsung SH100: Brilliant In-Camera Features for a Bargain Price
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Published: 14.07.2011
Samsung SH100: Brilliant In-Camera Features for a Bargain Price
1.5

With an array of wireless sharing and remote-control options, the Samsung SH100 has a very generous feature set for a $200 camera. But it's mainly for young, casual shooters, due to its toylike build and lack of manual controls.

Samsung WB100 Digital Home Thoughts: Samsung's SH100 Brings The Internet To Your Camera
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Digital Home Thoughts: Samsung's SH100 Brings The Internet To Your Camera
Samsung WB100 Review: Samsung SH100 WiFi camera
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 21.07.2011
Review: Samsung SH100 WiFi camera
3.2

WiFi is everywhere these days – in coffee shops, on buses, and even built into cameras. Samsung's SH100 is one of the first examples of these to become available locally, providing users with the ability to cameras to email photos without the aid of a computer.

Samsung WB100 Samsung SH100 Review
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Photoxels
Published: 18.04.2011
Samsung SH100 Review

Review Date: April 18, 2011 Category: Point-and-Shoot Executive Summary Image Quality Photo Gallery Handling & Feel User’s Experience QuickFact Sheet / Buy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Samsung …

Samsung WB100 Samsung WB1100F Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 27.06.2014
Samsung WB1100F Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The new Samsung WB1100F is a full-featured super-zoom camera that won't break the bank. The WB1100F offers a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, 35x optical zoom (25-875mm), integrated Wi-Fi and NFC, 720p movies and a 3-inch LCD screen. Read our in-depth Samsung WB1100F review with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Samsung WB100 Samsung WB1100F Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2014
Samsung WB1100F Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Samsung WB1100F is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-875 mm F3.0-5.9 lens. Read our WB1100F review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung WB100 Samsung WB100: Samsung Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Samsung WB100: Samsung Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Samsung WB100 Samsung SH100
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Published: 13.07.2011
Samsung SH100
3.5

The SH100 offers a lot for its low price point. Wi-Fi connectivity is great to have in today’s connected world. However the touchscreen controls