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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB1100F was announced 8 years before the a1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB1100F grades versus the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony a1

 WB1100F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 a1 WB1100F 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2014More recent by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony a1

 WB1100F a1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB1100F against the a1.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and a1 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and a1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
Sony a1 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count high (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony a1
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (530 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery pack (530 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count high (50 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony a1
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (50 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (530 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony a1
 Samsung WB1100FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Alpha a1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video file format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $250 $6,498