Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R II

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was launched 17 months prior to the A7R II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB1100F scores against the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F vs the A7R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A7R II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and A7R II.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.