Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A560

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was revealed 3 years after the A560 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB1100F grades vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F against the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A560 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and A560.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer WB1100F should have an edge in sensor tech.