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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was revealed 5 months after the A3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB1100F grades vs the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A3000

 WB1100F A3000 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung WB1100F

 A3000 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A3000

 WB1100F A3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F against the A3000.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and A3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and A3000.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (512 grams)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (512 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (512 grams)
26
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (411g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony A3000
 Samsung WB1100FSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $398