• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB1100F advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Samsung WB1100F

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 462g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL300

Samsung WB1100F
Fujifilm SL300
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Fujifilm SL300

Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm SL300
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Fujifilm SL300

Compared to Nikon P510

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P510
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon P510

Ricoh Theta SC
Nikon P510
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Nikon P510

Compared to Nikon P520

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P520
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon P520

Ricoh Theta SC
Nikon P520
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Nikon P520

Compared to Nikon L830

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon L830
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon L830

Ricoh Theta SC
Nikon L830
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Nikon L830

Compared to Nikon P530

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P530
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon P530

Ricoh Theta SC
Nikon P530
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Nikon P530

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