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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB1100F was announced at a similar time to the A7R and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB1100F grades versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A7R

 WB1100F A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB1100F

 A7R WB1100F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A7R

 WB1100F A7R 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB1100F compared to the A7R.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A7R is 67 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will result in more detail with its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count great (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (465 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony A7R
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (465g)
weather sealing
MP count great (36MP)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
36
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition (465g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony A7R
 Samsung WB1100FSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $1,898