Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A700

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was launched 6 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB1100F grades versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external 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 A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F against the A700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and A700 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and A700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F provides an edge in sensor tech.