Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The WB1100F was brought out 11 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB1100F scores vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F vs the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and NEX-3N is 67 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and NEX-3N.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The WB1100F contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The younger WB1100F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.