Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A7S III

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was launched 7 years before the A7S III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB1100F matches up versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

See the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A7S III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB1100F vs the A7S III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A7S III is 67 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and A7S III.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.