Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A6400

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A6400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was unveiled 6 years before the A6400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB1100F grades vs the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about 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) and the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F versus the A6400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A6400 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and A6400.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6400 will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WB1100F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.