Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7R III

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was launched 4 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB1100F matches up vs the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has got 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) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F compared to the A7R III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A7R III is 67 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and A7R III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will render more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F will be behind in sensor technology.