Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A9 II

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A9 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was manufactured 6 years before the A9 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB1100F matches up versus the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys physical 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) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F vs the A9 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A9 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A9 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.