Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony a1
WB1100F | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB1100F
a1 | WB1100F | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | January 2014 | More recent by 85 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper screen (+980k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony a1
WB1100F | a1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and a1 is 67 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony a1 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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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 |