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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was announced 5 months after the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB1100F scores against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony NEX-5T

 WB1100F NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung WB1100F

 NEX-5T WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-5T

 WB1100F NEX-5T 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F against the NEX-5T.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and NEX-5T is 67 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and NEX-5T.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WB1100F includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
23
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung WB1100FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $400