Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A500

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was manufactured 4 years later than the A500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB1100F scores against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F features outside dimensions 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 A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F and the A500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A500 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and A500.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB1100F will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB1100F provides an advantage in sensor tech.