Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was introduced 17 months after the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB1100F scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides exterior dimensions 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 NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB1100F vs the NEX-F3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and NEX-F3 is 67 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and NEX-F3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The younger WB1100F should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.