Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WB1100F was manufactured 2 months before the A7S and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB1100F matches up against the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F against the A7S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A7S is 67 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A7S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.