Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A230

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was launched 4 years later than the A230 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB1100F matches up vs the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys outside measurements 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 A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F compared to the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A230 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A230.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB1100F will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer WB1100F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.