Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A6600

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A6600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was introduced 6 years before the A6600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB1100F matches up versus the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F compared to the A6600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and A6600 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A6600.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6600 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.