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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II

Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB1100F was announced 3 years before the A99 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB1100F scores vs the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A99 II

 WB1100F A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung WB1100F

 A99 II WB1100F 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2014More modern by 32 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A99 II

 WB1100F A99 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F against the A99 II.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A99 II is 67 and 57 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and A99 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will give you greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
has manual focus
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
Sony A99 II Travel photography advice
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (512g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
MP count high (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
23
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (512g)
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony A99 II
 Samsung WB1100FSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 lbs) 849g (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photos
Style of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $250 $3,198