Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A900

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was introduced 5 years after the A900 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F features outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F vs the A900.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A900 is 67 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.