Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A350

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was released 5 years after the A350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB1100F matches up vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F comes with exterior dimensions 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 A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F compared to the A350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and A350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB1100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.