Samsung WB1100F vs Sony G3

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was released 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB1100F matches up versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has physical measurements 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 G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB1100F compared to the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and G3 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and G3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger WB1100F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.