Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7S II

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was manufactured 21 months earlier than the A7S II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB1100F matches up against the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F vs the A7S II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A7S II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and A7S II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.